Trading Operations Team Lead

About Us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world‑class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

The Trading Operations team sits within ST&S Refining and Products Trading Americas. You will lead a team of Operators, working closely with commercial teams to deliver safe, compliant, and commercially focused operations that optimize supply chain performance and drive value for bp.

• 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 ensuring team is providing outstanding operations, preventing profit/exposure loss, capturing value add, and optimization opportunities.
• Provide oversight of operational compliance and data integrity, ensuring accurate execution of core processes.
• Ensure adherence to the Global Operational Framework, aligned to bp’s strategy and risk management.
• Own key internal and external interfaces, representing Operations in new business integration and ongoing interested party 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.

• 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 commodities markets is an 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.

Base Salary: 123,200 – 176,000 USD annually.

This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. It offers paid vacation ranging from 120 to 240 hours per year for full‑time employees, 9 paid holidays per year, 2 personal choice holidays, a discretionary annual bonus program, long‑term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits including a 401(k) matching program. The role also includes a pension for eligible employees and access to health, vision, dental, life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.

Parental leave policy offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

Travel Requirement:
Up to 10% travel expected.

Relocation Assistance:
May be negotiable for this role.

Remote Type:
Hybrid of office/remote working.

• Ancillary cost management
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• Competitor intelligence
• Customer service delivery excellence
• Demurrage
• Developing and implementing strategy
• Influencing
• Inventory Management
• Listening
• Marine assurance
• Mentoring
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving
• Sentiment and Trends
• Shipping/transport
• Supply chain management
• Trade discipline and compliance
• Trading and scheduling operations
• Trading Fundamentals
• Trading knowledge
• Troubleshooting
• Voyage operations

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre‑placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.