At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.Senior Manager | Aviation Fuel Pricing & RiskLocation: Canary Wharf, LondonLead Pricing, Risk Management, and Hedging Across a Global Aviation Fuel BusinessWorld Fuel is seeking an experienced Senior Manager | Aviation Fuel Pricing & Risk to play a critical leadership role within our EMEA Aviation business.This position sits at the center of commercial decision-making, working across pricing, market risk, physical fuel supply, and financial hedging activities. You'll partner closely with senior leaders across Supply, Commercial, Finance, Treasury, Product Control, and Trading functions to help protect profitability, manage market exposure, and support business performance across Europe.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in aviation, energy, commodities, or fuel markets who enjoys operating at the intersection of trading, supply, risk, and commercial strategy.The OpportunityAs Senior Manager, Pricing & Risk, you will be responsible for overseeing pricing methodologies, managing physical and financial market exposures, executing hedging strategies, and supporting business decisions through market insight and risk analysis.This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on execution and will serve as a key advisor to the Aviation leadership team on pricing, risk management, and market developments.What You'll DoPricing ManagementOversee pricing methodologies and governance across the Aviation business.Ensure contract pricing is calculated accurately and in accordance with agreed commercial terms.Manage daily, weekly, and monthly crude and oil product pricing activities.Maintain pricing calendars, market indices, settlement data, and pricing benchmarks.Investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies with both internal and external stakeholders.Identify opportunities to improve pricing controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.Risk ManagementMonitor and assess physical and financial commodity exposures across the Aviation portfolio.Analyse Mark-to-Market (MtM) positions, Value-at-Risk (VaR), basis exposure, and roll risk.Identify and escalate risk limit breaches and lead resolution efforts.Provide recommendations on risk mitigation and exposure management strategies.Support leadership in evaluating risk appetite, exposure limits, and hedging effectiveness.Contribute to the ongoing development of risk management frameworks and governance processes.Hedging & Trading SupportExecute exchange-traded and OTC derivative transactions across Aviation, Land, and Marine businesses.Manage daily and intraday hedging activities related to Aviation fuel positions.Reconcile physical and financial positions with Supply teams and analysts.Execute monthly hedge roll activities.Develop and evaluate hedging strategies designed to support commercial objectives.Coordinate with Treasury and FX teams to manage foreign exchange exposure.Analyse market structure, basis exposure, and pricing dynamics impacting portfolio performance.Commercial Analysis & Market IntelligenceProvide market intelligence, pricing forecasts, and strategic recommendations.Support commercial planning and decision-making through detailed market analysis.Deliver reporting and presentations for senior management and business leadership.Act as a subject matter expert on commodity pricing, market risk, and hedging strategy.Process ImprovementDrive enhancements to pricing, risk management, and reporting processes.Support automation, controls improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.Contribute to the development of systems, tools, and reporting frameworks that improve business performance.What We're Looking ForRequired ExperienceExperience within aviation fuel, energy, commodities, oil, trading, or related markets.Strong understanding of commodity pricing and risk management.Experience managing physical and financial market exposures.Knowledge of futures, swaps, derivatives, and hedging strategies.Experience analysing Mark-to-Market positions, Value-at-Risk, basis exposure, and roll risk.Strong commercial judgment and decision-making capability.Experience developing and implementing risk management controls and governance frameworks.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to influence senior stakeholders within a commercial environment.Preferred ExperienceAviation fuel market experience.ICE exchange and OTC derivatives experience.Experience with ETRM / CTRM systems, particularly TriplePoint CXL.Knowledge of foreign exchange markets and FX hedging.Experience with process improvement, automation, and controls enhancement.Power BI, SQL, Python, or VBA skills.You'll work closely with:Internal StakeholdersSupply Operations Directors and ManagersSupply & Commercial LeadersProduct ControlMarket RiskTreasuryFinance Business PartnersSenior Physical TradersDerivatives Operations TeamsSenior Commercial LeadershipExternal StakeholdersOil Derivatives BrokersMarket MakersClearing HousesBanking PartnersWhy Join World Fuel?Play a high-impact role within a major international aviation fuel business.Influence commercial and risk management decisions across Europe.Work alongside experienced leaders across supply, trading, commercial, and finance functions.Gain exposure to both physical fuel markets and financial derivatives.Help shape pricing, hedging, and risk strategies that directly impact business performance.Join a collaborative global organization operating at the center of the energy and aviation industries.If you're passionate about commodity markets, aviation fuel, risk management, and commercial performance, we'd love to hear from you.#WFS#LI-TB1Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at: https://www.wfscorp.com/en/privacy-center.World Fuel Services Europe, Ltd.SummaryLocation: LONDON CANARY WHARF, UKType: Full time
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At World Fuel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and culturally diverse work environment in the heart of London. Our employees benefit from a high-performance culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to play a pivotal role in our international supply operations while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a global energy management company committed to your success.
