Head of Digital Trading Transformation (BH-2790-1)

The role of Head of Digital Trading Transformation is pivotal in driving transformational changes, fostering innovation, and ensuring operational excellence in the Gas trading domain. This position calls for a dynamic leader who can seamlessly integrate strategic vision with hands-on execution, enabling the organization to achieve its growth ambitions through digital transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

 
Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Develop and oversee a strategic roadmap for digital transformation and change.
  • Ensure alignment with portfolio expansion and core commercial goals.
  • Manage and track initiatives under the transformation roadmap, utilizing internal, contract, and third-party resources.
  • Report on progress and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable value.
  • Lead the Head of Digital Trading Transformation, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and objectives.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and accountability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, aligning diverse viewpoints and addressing challenges collaboratively.
  • Partner with the Head of Trading Solutions to establish a cohesive delivery structure.
  • Act as the subject-matter expert on the organization’s target operating model and system architecture.
  • Drive process optimization with a focus on efficiency, automation, and scalability.
  • Balance agility with robustness in process development.
  • Develop a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, regulatory frameworks, trading trends, and competitive landscape.
  • Ensure the Digital Trading Transformation team focuses on impactful projects, delivering incremental value.

 
Qualifications and Skills:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a numerate discipline, finance, or technology from a recognized institution. A postgraduate qualification (MSc, PhD, or MBA) is advantageous.
  • At least 15 years of experience in energy commodities trading and technology with leading organizations.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Deep understanding of the LNG value chain and market dynamics.
  • Proficiency in strategic thinking, relationship management, negotiation, project management, and Front Office tooling/CTRM systems.
  • Experience across multiple commodities is a plus.
  • Project management certification is advantageous.
  • Broad expertise across trading, shipping, and finance.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
  • Passionate about leveraging technology in commodities trading, including innovations like blockchain, machine learning, and data science.
  • Recognized as a thought leader in the trading domain, championing technological advancements for operational efficiencies.

 
This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a significant impact in a fast-evolving industry. If you are passionate about leveraging technology, optimizing processes, and shaping the future of commodities trading, please apply!

Location:

: United Arab Emirates

Job type:
reference:

BH-2790-1

salary:
discipline:

Energy & Renewables

Sectors:
posted date:

December 3, 2024

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