Trading Operations Team Lead

Houston, TX, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Retirement benefits

Health Insurance

inclusive environment

Career Development

Relocation assistance

Job Description

The hiring establishment for this position operates within the Supply, Trading & Shipping sector and is part of a globally recognized energy company with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. This dynamic company brings together people, energy, and markets to power and navigate a changing world. As the world evolves, so does the need for talent that can pursue commercial opportunities with world-class insight and expertise. The company constantly strives to enhance its digital solutions, achieve sustainable outcomes, and foster closer collaboration across all levels of the organization and its partners. This ongoing evolution ensures that it remains a leader in the global energy market and a place where careers grow alongside the company’s ambitions.

The role is based within the Trading Operations team, part of the Supply, Trading & Shipping Refining and Products Trading Americas division. This essential team is responsible for delivering safe, compliant, and commercially focused operations that optimize supply chain performance and generate value. The successful candidate will lead a team of Operators and closely collaborate with commercial teams to achieve these goals. The role demands leadership that supports operational excellence while managing key interfaces internally and externally. You will ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, regulatory, and commercial standards, aligning daily activities with the company’s strategic objectives and risk management frameworks.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement combining office and remote work, with up to 10% travel expected. Relocation assistance may be available, demonstrating the company’s commitment to attracting suitable talent. This role is ideal for those who bring strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and a passion for continuous improvement and digital innovation. The operational environment is fast-paced, requiring adeptness in managing complex situations and driving operational efficiency and safety compliance.

The company strongly values employee development and diversity, offering an inclusive workplace that respects and treats everyone fairly. Employees enjoy benefits tailored to support a balanced life, including flexible working options, paid parental leave policies, and excellent retirement benefits. This role promises a challenging and rewarding career path for an individual eager to contribute positively to one of the energy industry’s most prominent and forward-thinking companies.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Demonstrate a track record of strong leadership skills
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead cross-function, cross-business, or cross-regional team
Prior experience in trading operations
Exposure to NGLs markets is a strong advantage
Proven ability to manage and identify key issues in a complex situation, adapt quickly using the resources available to lead the Operations team and work with stakeholders through changes effectively
Demonstrate ability to drive commercial value within the organization
Understanding of risk management and financial impacts
Previous exposure to a fast pace, high energy trading environment
Understanding of wider bench portfolio and strategy a plus

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated track record of strong leadership skills
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional, cross-business, or cross-regional teams
Experience in trading operations
Exposure to NGLs markets is a strong advantage
Ability to manage and identify key issues in complex situations and adapt quickly
Demonstrated ability to drive commercial value within the organization
Understanding of risk management and financial impacts
Experience in a fast-paced, high-energy trading environment
Understanding of wider bench portfolio and strategy

Job Duties

Ensure safe, compliant and commercial operations supporting the products trading and supply business including operating within delegated authorities and meeting HSE, regulatory and compliance standards
Enhance commercial performance by delivering outstanding operations, preventing profit or exposure loss, and capturing value-add and optimization opportunities
Provide oversight of operational compliance and data integrity, ensuring accurate execution of core processes
Ensure delivery of and adherence to the Global Operational Framework aligned to company strategy and risk management
Own key internal and external interfaces, representing Operations in new business integration and ongoing stakeholder engagement
Drive continuous improvement and champion digital innovation to strengthen operational performance and efficiency
Create a positive impact across wider RPT Operations by providing coaching, mentoring, training, and development across the operations organization