Petroleum Liquids Market & Trading Specialist At Lagos Commodities And Futures Exchange (lcfe)

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Petroleum Liquids Market & Trading Specialist. with a strong background in capital markets tjoin our team. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between physical and financial energy markets, driving the structuring, trading and facilitation of energy-backed commodities on our exchange platform.
• This role requires an individual whunderstands the complexities of Petroleum Liquids value chain (upstream tdownstream). Knowledge of capital market instruments, regulatory frameworks and trading mechanisms is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Structuring & Listing: Collaborate with market participants tstructure, develop, and list innovative oil and gas financial instruments (e.g., energy derivatives, forward contracts, and asset-backed securities) on the exchange.
• Market Making & Liquidity Facilitation: Drive market liquidity by engaging with brokers, dealers, institutional investors, and physical oil and gas off-takers.
• Trading & Execution: Monitor and facilitate energy commodity trading activities on the exchange platform, ensuring orderly, transparent, and efficient market operations.
• Capital Market Compliance: Ensure all oil and gas trading activities and structured products strictly align with capital market regulations and exchange rules.
• Risk Management: Analyze market trends, price volatility, and geopolitical factors tassess and mitigate risks associated with energy contracts and physical settlement processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between the Exchange and key industry stakeholders, including the SEC, domestic and international oil companies (IOCs/INDIEs), refineries, and financial institutions.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., CIS, SEC-registered sponsored individual, CFA, or FRM) are highly advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of active experience in Petroleum Liquids trading (physical or paper/derivatives).
• Hands-on experience working within the capital markets (e.g., investment banking, asset management, commodities exchange, or securities trading).
• Deep understanding of energy market dynamics, pricing benchmarks (such as Brent), hedging strategies, and clearing/settlement processes.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analytics and using trading terminals/platforms.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills tevaluate complex financial structures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills tinterface with C-suite executives and regulatory bodies.
• High ethical standards and a strong grasp of compliance and risk controls.
• Ability twork collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure financial market environment.