Vice President, Trading & Optimization

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Develop and implement trading strategies that align with the company's overall objectives.

Lead the trading team and strengthen the organization's trading capabilities.

Develop a strong talent pipeline and succession plans for critical roles.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal risk management policies.

As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to corporate strategy through commercial expertise and market insight.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of Commercial & Trading Activities

Provide strategic oversight of LNG spot and short-term trading activities to achieve commercial and financial targets while ensuring alignment with the company's commercial objectives, risk framework, and governance standards.

Drive cross-functional collaboration and decision-making to optimize value creation across the organization.

Monitor market developments and industry trends to strengthen the company's competitive position.

Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

Lead the trading organization through effective resource planning, organizational capability building, and performance excellence.

Develop leadership capability and succession readiness to ensure long-term organizational sustainability.

Foster a high-performing culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.

Stakeholder Management

Represent the company's trading function and build strong relationships with external stakeholders and business partners.

Serve as the key liaison with parent company stakeholders, ensuring alignment between corporate direction and business strategy.

Leadership Team Responsibilities

As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to the development and execution of corporate strategy through commercial leadership and market insight.

Make decisions from an enterprise-wide perspective, prioritizing the long-term success of the company over functional interests.

Serve as a visible role model who embodies the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, fostering a culture of high employee engagement, accountability, and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Excellent command of English and Japanese, both written and spoken.

Significant leadership experience in energy, commodities trading, or a related commercial field.

Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive business growth, value creation, and strategic decision-making.

Demonstrated success in leading high-performing teams in a multicultural business environment.

Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.