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Commercial Operations Coordinator
Bathco
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Mid
3 weeks ago
Trade OperationsLogisticsTrade FinanceHedgingERP/CTRMExcel
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About the Role
Bathco, a global trading and technology group, seeks a Commercial Operations Coordinator for its Metals Trading team. The role acts as an operational project manager, coordinating trading, logistics, trade finance, and hedging from deal capture to settlement.
Key Skills for This Role
Trade OperationsLogisticsTrade FinanceHedgingERP/CTRMExcel
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Trading, Logistics, Trade Finance, Hedging and Middle Office throughout the full trade lifecycle
- Translate trader instructions into clear workflows and ensure consistent execution across teams
- Maintain timelines, follow ups and cross department alignment
- Oversee booking, documentation, shipments, invoicing, LC issuance and hedge matching
- Ensure physical, financial and hedging flows remain fully aligned
- Identify risks or discrepancies early and coordinate corrective actions
- Maintain accurate ERP/CTRM data and support process discipline
- Contribute to process improvements, transparency and operational KPIs
- Resolve documentation issues, laytime/demurrage, LC discrepancies and claims
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and escalate risks when needed
Requirements
- 3 5 years of experience in trade operations, logistics, middle office, or trade finance (commodities preferred)
- Strong coordination and project management mindset
- Solid understanding of international logistics and shipping documentation
- Experience with LCs, trade finance workflows, or hedging coordination is a plus
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/CTRM systems
- High attention to detail, strong ownership, and proactive solution oriented approach
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain clear communication
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage
Full Job Posting
Company Overview
- Bathco is a globally active trading and technology group specialising in green Aluminium, raw materials and solutions for industrial decarbonisation.
- Headquartered in Zurich, operating across multiple key regions.
Role Overview
- Our Metals Trading team is expanding, and we're looking for a Commercial Operations Coordinator.
- You will act as the operational 'project manager' behind our trades, keeping Trading, Logistics, Trade Finance and Hedging fully aligned from deal capture to final settlement.
Your responsibilities
- Coordinate Trading, Logistics, Trade Finance, Hedging and Middle Office throughout the full trade lifecycle.
- Translate trader instructions into clear workflows and ensure consistent execution across teams.
- Maintain timelines, follow ups and cross department alignment.
- Oversee booking, documentation, shipments, invoicing, LC issuance and hedge matching.
- Ensure physical, financial and hedging flows remain fully aligned.
- Identify risks or discrepancies early and coordinate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate ERP/CTRM data and support process discipline.
- Contribute to process improvements, transparency and operational KPIs.
- Resolve documentation issues, laytime/demurrage, LC discrepancies and claims.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and escalate risks when needed.
Skills and experience you bring along
- 3 5 years of experience in trade operations, logistics, middle office or trade finance (commodities preferred).
- Strong coordination and project management mindset.
- Solid understanding of international logistics and shipping documentation.
- Experience with LCs, trade finance workflows or hedging coordination is a plus.
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/CTRM systems.
- High attention to detail, strong ownership and a proactive, solution oriented approach.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines and maintain clear communication.
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
What We offer
- A modern and dynamic work environment within a fast growing global group.
- An entrepreneurial culture with significant room for development and ownership.
- High degree of autonomy in shaping processes and decisions.
- An international team, modern office infrastructure, and flexible working options.
Equal Opportunities
- Bathco is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
- We assess all applicants neutrally based on skills, education and experience.
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