Middle Manager – Physical Petrochemicals & Energy Trading Desk

Marex has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics.

Role Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially savvy Middle Manager to support our physical petrochemicals and energy trading desk. This role is essential in ensuring smooth coordination and execution of trades after they are concluded by traders. The Middle Manager acts as a key interface between external counterparties and internal teams, ensuring that all aspects of the trade—from contract finalization to delivery and settlement—are executed efficiently, compliantly, and without disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Post-Trade Coordination
  - Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders once a trade is fixed.
  - Ensure all trade details are accurately captured and communicated across relevant teams.
  - Coordinate logistics, documentation, and compliance activities to ensure successful execution.
• Client & Counterparty Engagement
  - Maintain strong working relationships with clients and service providers to facilitate smooth post-deal processes.
  - Troubleshoot operational or contractual issues and drive resolution to avoid delays or disputes.
• Trade Compliance & Documentation
  - Ensure all trades adhere to internal policies, regulatory standards, and contractual obligations.
  - Oversee the preparation, review, and timely exchange of trade documentation including contracts, shipping instructions, and invoices.
• Operational Support
  - Work closely with logistics, finance, and legal teams to ensure timely delivery, payment, and settlement.
  - Monitor trade progress and proactively address any issues that may arise during execution.
• Process Improvement
  - Identify and implement improvements in trade execution workflows and coordination practices.
  - Support initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce execution risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in physical trading operations, trade coordination, or middle office roles within petrochemicals or energy.
• Strong understanding of trade execution, shipping/logistics, and contract management.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in trade documentation and risk management systems.

Preferred Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Familiarity with international trade regulations and Incoterms.

Conduct Rules

You must:

• Act with integrity
• Act with due skill, care and diligence
• Be open and cooperative with regulators (where applicable)
• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• Observe proper standard of market conduct
• Act to deliver good outcomes for customers

Company Values

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company:

Respect – Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly.

Integrity – Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this, and we demand it of ourselves.

Collaborative – We work in teams – open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do.

Developing our People – Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers.

Adaptable and Nimble – Our size and flexibility are an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction.