Management Trainee

Your tasks

The Management Trainee will support Trade Operations, contribute to strategic and business transformation initiatives under CCO’s desk, and assist with Finance and other trade-related activities. The role is designed to provide exposure to commodity trading operations, financial processes, and process improvement initiatives.

Trade Operations

• Support end-to-end trade operations for commodity trading activities, from contract execution to shipment, documentation, delivery, and settlement.
• Coordinate with Trading, Finance, Logistics, Shipping, Procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of trade transactions.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and maintaining trade documentation, including purchase and sales contracts, invoices, shipping documents, and other transaction-related records.
• Monitor shipment schedules, delivery timelines, contractual obligations, and outstanding operational requirements.
• Track trade transactions and proactively follow up on pending documentation, discrepancies, and operational issues.
• Support reconciliation of trade records and assist in resolving operational discrepancies in coordination with relevant teams.
• Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, approval matrices, and established trade control procedures.
• Maintain accurate and updated trade records, trackers, and management reports.

B. Business Transformation and Strategic Projects

• Support business transformation initiatives and strategic projects undertaken for the desk.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve existing business processes, operational efficiency, and cross-functional coordination.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and benchmarking to support business reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Prepare presentations, project updates, dashboards, and management reports for leadership review.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across functions and geographies to track project milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
• Monitor progress against agreed action plans, identify implementation gaps, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of implemented initiatives through performance metrics and structured reporting.
• Support the development and implementation of standardised processes, reporting frameworks, and operational best practices.

C. Finance and Trade-Related Activities

• Support financial analysis and reporting relating to commodity trading and business operations.
• Assist in monitoring trade-related costs, including logistics, freight, shipping, handling, and other transaction expenses.
• Support the preparation and review of trade profitability reports, transaction-level financial summaries, and variance analyses.
• Coordinate with Finance teams on invoices, payments, receivables, reconciliations, and other trade-related financial matters.
• Analyse relevant financial and operational data to identify discrepancies, cost optimisation opportunities, and process improvements.
• Ensure proper documentation and coordination between Trade Operations and Finance to facilitate timely and accurate transaction closure.

D. Business Analytics and Management Reporting

• Compile and analyse operational, financial, and trade-related data to support management decision-making.
• Develop and maintain trackers, dashboards, and periodic reports covering key business and operational metrics.
• Monitor relevant performance indicators, including trade execution timelines, shipment status, outstanding transactions, operational costs, and project progress.
• Support the preparation of management presentations, business review materials, and analytical reports.
• Translate data and findings into actionable insights to improve effectiveness .

Requirements

• Masters qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline with 0-1 year of related experience .
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of business operations, financial concepts, and process management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with reporting tools and data visualization platforms would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work with cross-functional teams, and deliver within agreed timelines.