Operations Manager Permanent

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team which is responsible for all back office activities related to short-term and mid-term trading. Trading activities includes both physical LNG trade and derivatives transaction.
• Handle trade invoicing, settlements, contract price calculation/verification, Letter Of Credit (LOC) application and feasibility.
• Monitor cash flow related to short/mid-term trading and advise Finance & Accounting team accordingly
• Manage marginal profits and interest calculation related to derivatives transaction
• Ensure all trades are booked correctly through thorough verification, liaise with front office or counter-parties on any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support trade allocations and confirmations for all derivative trades
• Prepare all necessary documents required for hedge accounting
• Record and analyse Gross Profit related to short/mid-term transactions
• Establish excellent working relationship and provide quality service, ensuring speedy resolution to both internal business partners and external global counter-parties.
• Support continuous review to streamline processes to ensure efficiency
• Maintain accurate records within relevant systems

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of trade support experience in established trading firms
• Strong derivatives and/or accounting background
• Good understanding of international commodity trade (incoterms, trade finance etc.) would be a plus
• You are strong in organisation, planning and prioritisation skills and perform well under pressure
• Fast learner, proactive in nature, strong numerical, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office, excellent communication and writing skills in English