Product Control Manager

Product Control Team Lead – Oil Trading

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Energy / Commodities / Oil Trading

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Product Control Team Lead to join a leading oil trading business in Singapore.

This is a senior role within the Finance function, partnering closely with Oil Traders, Risk, Operations, Treasury and senior management to provide robust financial control, P&L oversight and commercial insight across the trading portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead the Product Control function and play a key role in ensuring accurate daily P&L, valuation, reporting and financial controls across physical and paper oil trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Product Control team supporting the oil trading business.
• Oversee daily P&L production, validation, attribution and reporting across trading books.
• Review and challenge trader P&L, including MTM, realized/unrealized P&L, reserves and valuation adjustments .
• Partner with Front Office to understand trading strategies, transactions and P&L movements.
• Ensure appropriate controls around trade capture, valuation, pricing and market data .
• Review and explain P&L movements and provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with Risk, Operations, Treasury and Financial Accounting to resolve breaks and control issues.
• Support month-end close, financial reporting and balance sheet control processes.
• Drive improvements in processes, controls, automation and reporting across Product Control.
• Identify and manage control risks associated with complex physical and derivatives trading activities.
• Act as a senior point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members while establishing a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Product Control within an oil, energy or commodities trading environment .
• Previous experience managing or leading a Product Control / Product Control-related team.
• Strong understanding of oil trading P&L, valuation and financial controls .
• Experience across physical and/or paper oil trading , including derivatives.
• Strong knowledge of commodities markets, trading products and valuation principles.
• Ability to work effectively with senior Traders and other Front Office stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with process improvement, automation and control enhancement.
• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CFA are advantageous.

What We Offer

• Senior leadership exposure within an international oil trading environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced Front Office and commercial teams.
• Responsibility for a high-impact Product Control function.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• International and collaborative working environment in Singapore .
• Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across trading finance and control processes.