Trading Operations Technical Lead

Companybp

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/29/2026

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Description

Role Synopsis

The trading teams within ST&S RPTE are one of three regional Performance Units in ST&S. They are responsible for marketing BP’s exploration production across the region, sourcing crude for BP refineries, trading on behalf of associates, and supporting refinery assets to maximise commercial performance.

Operations play a critical role in Supply & Trading. Within RPTE, this includes physical operations, paper operations, and refinery coordination across a broad geographical area, engaging with diverse cultures and disciplines. The Operations organisation consists of several sub‑teams: Trading Operations, Voyage Operations, Cargo Assurance, Documentation Administration, Inventory Analysts, and Shipping Coordination.

Operations ensure the end‑to‑end process runs smoothly by providing technical expertise and ensuring accurate, timely data flow. The team manages deal logistics to BP’s best commercial advantage while meeting all contractual and Group assurance obligations.

As part of the Operations Extended Leadership Team, the Trading Operations Technical Leader ensures smooth, compliant, and high‑quality operations within their trading operations bench, while managing key relationships across front office, functions, and regional teams.

Key Accountabilities

People & Capability

Build technical and operational capability within the bench, including training new joiners and promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
Support cross‑bench training and capability building as part of the Technical Lead community.
Work with the Operations Team Leader to embed “our beliefs” within the team.

Operational Excellence

Support day‑to‑day operational delivery and assist with complex operational scenarios to enable bench strategy.
Provide out‑of‑hours operational cover as required.
Lead weekly technical meetings and communicate key messages to the bench.
Ensure incidents are reported and risks managed using root‑cause analysis.
Drive adherence to ST&S and RPTE Risk Management requirements, ensuring key risk barriers are maintained and verified.
Ensure strong cyber‑security behaviours to protect BP systems and data.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

Support and, where required, lead continuous improvement initiatives and digital projects across operations.

Provide technical input to support trading strategy and maximise value.

Contribute operational insight to new business activity (including NAI’s) through regular engagement with front office and functional teams.

Governance & Compliance

Encourage a strong speak‑up culture for COLT events, ensuring timely escalation and proper documentation using the Five Whys methodology.
Collaborate with support functions such as Tax and Commodity Risk as required.
Lead reporting of key operational metrics and KPIs through the Ops Performance Management KPI app, ensuring alignment with the Operations Framework and strategic goals.
Contribute to improving Operations Pulse Survey results as part of the leadership team.

Essential Experience & Job Requirements

Strong expertise in oil trading operations (cargo and/or barges).
Proven operational track record with demonstrated delivery of commercial value.
Strong understanding of risk, compliance, HSSE, and shipping requirements.
Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence.

Strong teammate with excellent relationship‑building skills across front office and external counterparties.

Strong negotiation skills and ability to implement strategy.

Ability to achieve operational and business goals through systematic planning and resource management.

High attention to detail and strong operational rigor.

Ability to develop innovative solutions and collaborate with M&D and/or I&E to support digital initiatives.

Willingness to speak up and promote a culture of openness.

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

Strategic mentality with the ability to understand and manage business and people‑related risks.
Ability to identify key issues in complex situations and lead teams and stakeholders effectively through change.
Demonstrated ability to drive simplification and change within a team.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to particip

ate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.