Trade Operations Officer

About the role

The Trade Operations Officer will support end‑to‑end trade execution, ensuring smooth coordination between suppliers, banks and internal teams. Based in Lagos, the role focuses on accurate documentation, timely processing and risk mitigation within the energy and utilities sector.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate trade transactions from initiation through settlement, liaising with suppliers, banks and internal stakeholders.
• Track transaction progress, maintain operational trackers and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.
• Prepare, organize and review all trade‑related documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain a structured filing system for both soft and hard copies of documents.
• Follow up with counterparties to resolve outstanding items and support KYC onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with finance, operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless internal coordination.
• Identify, report and escalate discrepancies, delays or risks promptly.

Required profile

• BSc degree (any discipline).
• Minimum three years of experience in a similar trade operations or transaction coordination role.

Required skills