INTERNATIONAL OIL TRADING 3-DAY IN-PERSON COURSE

About the Course

Recent geopolitical developments in Ukraine and Gaza have underscored the volatility of global markets and the critical importance of managing price fluctuations. In such unpredictable conditions, effective risk management is no longer optional—it is essential for protecting trading margins and sustaining profitability in international oil markets. 

Join us for this comprehensive 3-day oil trading course, where you will gain a deep understanding of pricing dynamics, learn to identify and manage risks in physical oil trading, and apply the right financial instruments to align with your company’s trading and risk management objectives.

Key Skills & Strategies You Will Master in Oil Trading

• Understand the role and function of international oil trading in global markets
• Structure and negotiate physical oil deals with commercial and operational clarity
• Identify, assess, and manage trading and operational risks
• Measure price exposure and apply effective hedging strategies
• Leverage swaps, futures, and other financial instruments to manage risk and enhance returns
• Evaluate trade portfolio performance through Mark-to-Market process and profitability calculations
  
  

Course Methodology

The course will be conducted with practical aspects in a predominantly workshop environment, working in small groups. There will be frequent case studies, to develop an understanding and reinforce the learnings of trading practices and risk management. Realistic oil market prices and live market conditions will be used in case studies.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understand how global crude and refined product markets function, including key players and pricing mechanisms
• Develop practical skills to negotiate terms, compare pricing formulas, and draft commercially aligned contracts
• Navigate shipping logistics confidently, covering vessel types, Worldscale pricing, demurrage, and operational factors
• Learn to assess market and operational risks and calculate exposure in volatile trading environments
• Apply futures, forwards, swaps, and options to manage price risk and protect trading margins
• Explore spread trading, arbitrage, and optionality to capture market opportunities and enhance profitability
• Gain the ability to mark-to-market and monitor trading positions in real-time for better financial control
• Work through real-world examples and practical exercises to strengthen decision-making and strategy

Programme Outline

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