The global energy and commodities markets are undergoing significant structural change, driven by globalisation, volatility and the energy transition.
HC Group supports organisations across trading, marketing and origination through retained executive search and talent strategy, helping clients build and strengthen commercial teams in increasingly complex and competitive markets.
Trading, Marketing & Origination roles HC Group can fulfil:
- Trading Leadership
- Physical Trading
- Derivatives Trading
- Deal Structuring
- Origination
- Business Development
- Sales & Marketing
- Chartering
- Fundamentals Analysis
- Quant Analysis
Relevant Consultants
Robert Wells
HoustonRobert Wells joined HC Group in 2022 and is part of the Gas, Power, & Renewables practice in Houston.
Alexander Walsh
SingaporeAlex joined HC Group in 2023 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Energy practice in Singapore.
Erika Fajardo
Abu DhabiErika joined HC Group in 2021 and works within the Liquid Fuels practice in Abu Dhabi.
Premesha McDonald (nee Motha)
SingaporePremesha joined HC Group in 2015 and is a Portfolio Director working within the Metals & Minerals practice in Singapore.
Sky Koh
SingaporeSky joined HC Group in 2024 and works within the Asia Energy practice in Singapore.
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HC Group supports organisations across energy and commodities markets through retained executive search for trading, marketing and origination roles. The firm works with producers, traders and financial institutions to build and strengthen teams operating in complex, global and fast‑moving markets.
HC supports hiring across trading and origination functions, including trading leadership, physical and derivatives trading, deal structuring, marketing, business development and analytics roles. These mandates form part of broader executive search work in energy and commodities markets.
Hiring across trading and commodities markets is becoming more complex due to increased volatility, globalisation and the energy transition. Organisations require professionals with technical expertise and commercial insight, creating demand for talent able to operate across markets, products and trading strategies.