Head of Origination, Sales & Trading
Shell
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
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Posting Start Date : December 15, 2025
Business Unit : Trading and Supply
Experience Level :
Experienced Professionals
What’s the role We are seeking a high-performing and commercially driven leader to head our global Commodity Derivates Trading (CDT) Sales, Origination & Trading business. This high-impact role will oversee a cross-regional team responsible for growing financial flows, deepening client relationships, and executing trading strategies across commodity markets. The successful candidate will bring a blend of strategic insight, commercial acumen, and leadership excellence to shape the future of our global trading franchise.
What you’ll be doing Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global strategy for sales, origination, and flow trading across commodities and regions
Lead a high-performing team spanning commercial origination, structured solutions, and proprietary trading across London, Rotterdam, US, and Singapore trading hubs
Align regional execution with global objectives, ensuring consistency, innovation, and value creation
Commercial Origination & Client Engagement Drive origination of complex, structured commodity transactions with corporate, industrial, and financial clients
Drive adoption and growth of digital sales platform across counterparty portfolio
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key counterparties and market participants
Partner with local CDT sales teams to identify growth opportunities and deliver tailored risk management solutions
Trading & Risk Oversight Oversee trading activities across energy, metals, and agricultural derivatives, ensuring disciplined risk-taking
Monitor global market trends and macroeconomic developments to inform trading and origination strategy
Ensure adherence to risk limits, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks across all desks
Team Development & Culture Inspire, mentor, and develop a diverse global team of commercial professionals and traders
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Champion Shell Business Principles across all regions and functions
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Contracts to ensure seamless execution and governance
Work closely with Options and Systematic Trading Team Represent the function in executive forums and contribute to enterprise-wide strategic initiatives
Lead cross-border deal teams and coordinate global execution for flow transactions
What you bring Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred
Extensive experience in commodity trading, structured origination, or commercial sales
Proven track record of leading global or multi-regional teams in a high-performance environment
Deep understanding of commodity markets, derivatives (linear and non-linear), and structured products
Strong client-facing skills with a history of delivering innovative, value-added solutions
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities
What we offer A global leadership platform with influence across markets and regions
Exposure to complex, high-value transactions and strategic partnerships
Competitive compensation and long-term incentive structure
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation and integrity
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