Risk Operations Lead (Commodities & Trade Lifecycle)

BCP Trading Pte. Ltd. is looking for a highly analytical Risk Operations Lead to oversee our end-to-end trading exposures, risk mitigation frameworks, and system controls. This pivotal role bridges technical system architecture with real-time trading desk risk controls, ensuring operational integrity across the entire transaction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in engineering logic or quantitative risk management, combined with deep hands-on expertise in physical and derivative trade structures within the commodities, energy, or fuel sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Monitoring & Control: Monitor daily trading exposures, risk limits, Value at Risk (VaR), and Mark-to-Market (MtM) valuations. Ensure immediate escalation of risk issues and limit breaches to senior management.
• Trade Lifecycle Risk Oversight: Oversee comprehensive risk controls throughout the transaction lifecycle, from trade execution and confirmation through to settlement, reconciliation, and post-trade processing.
• Risk Governance & Compliance: Support counterparty onboarding, Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews, and sanctions screening. Maintain rigorous compliance with internal risk policies and external regulatory frameworks.
• Systems & SAP S/4HANA Enhancement: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for trading platform platforms. Design physical trade structures, drive User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and leverage SAP S/4HANA capabilities to enhance exposure management and reporting accuracy.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate closely with global Trading, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and IT teams to resolve complex trade breaks and operational risks. Provide technical guidance and support to junior risk analysts.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical), Finance, Quantitative Economics, or a related highly analytical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in trade support, risk operations, or exchange/derivatives management within a multinational oil, energy, or commodities trading environment.
• Technical Mastery: Proven track record as an SAP/SAP S/4HANA SME with experience leading UAT, platform enhancements, and physical trade structure designs.
• Competencies: Strong understanding of flat price exposure, derivatives operations, and cross-functional financial risk mitigation. Exceptional communication skills to coordinate with global trading desks.
• Communication & Language: Exceptional communication skills to coordinate with global trading desks. Ability to understand or speak Thai is a strong bonus to facilitate smooth communication with regional stakeholders and business entities in Thailand.