Manager, Commodity & Energy Trading – US Oil & Petrochemicals Markets

About Baringa  Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly – all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a  Great Place to Work around the world, Baringa has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms. Job available in this location: Houston, TX Our Commodity & Energy Trading practice is looking for experienced Managers to join the team.   Our clients rely on our deep industry expertise to navigate a trading landscape defined by price volatility, increasingly complex value chains, and evolving regulatory demands. We support them in defining and executing trading strategies, assessing and enhancing business capabilities, driving technology and digital transformation, and managing risk and regulatory compliance effectively. What you will be doing As part of our team, you will work closely with clients on the following types of challenging, high-impact engagements:   Strategy & Commercial Advisory – US market entry and establishment, commercial trading & hedging strategy, commercial collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing Business Capability Development – trading capability assessment & benchmarking, trading capability design, operating & organization design, business process design, business change program planning, business & IT readiness & training, operational excellence Risk & Regulatory Advisory – risk strategy definition, risk management policy design, risk capability assessment & design (market, credit, operational, climate, etc.), regulatory & compliance capability assessment & design (KYC, AML, trade surveillance, etc.) Data & Analytics Advisory – data & analytics strategy / architecture design, data & analytics solution design & delivery Technology Advisory & Transformation – technology strategy & architecture design, IT operating model design, technology capability building, technology program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation     Your skills and experience Our Manager role requires 6+ years experience in a consulting or industry role with experience in Commodity & Energy Trading initiatives. We are seeking individuals with strong client delivery and relationship-building skills, coupled with deep advisory expertise in the following areas:  Experience in crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids (NGLs), petrochemicals, and freight trading markets Comprehensive understanding of the energy and petrochemicals value chains Capability assessments and target operating model development for trading organizations Experience in leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management Experience in advisory support for market entry and trading readiness initiatives Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance Experience in strategy, design, and implementation of advanced analytics platforms for trading organizations Experience in client-side advisory for modernizing trading systems, with a focus on market leading vendor solutions such as OpenLink, RightAngle, along with others   What a career at Baringa will give you   Putting   People   First. Baringa is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include:   Medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. These benefits utilize comprehensive networks to offer coverage throughout the United States Company-paid group term life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and travel insurance   Participation in our 401k retirement plan; we contribute 3% of your annual base salary and match up to an additional 2% if you contribute to the plan   Ability to set aside pre-tax dollars toward commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep-care FSA   Baringa People Fund – an opportunity for every employee to manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice outside of work   Paid Parental leave of 16 weeks for primary caregivers   Opportunities to grow your skills and knowledge through a range of learning courses and resources   Five weeks’ annual leave, with an additional two-week recharge after five years Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.   An award-winning workplace You can be a part of our ‘Great Pla