What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director - Commodities position at Huntington National Bank?
Description
Huntington’s Managing Director, Group Head of Commodities Sales & Trading will lead the bank’s commodities business, focused on delivering tailored hedging and risk management solutions to corporate and institutional clients across energy, metals, and agricultural markets. This leader will drive the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the commodities franchise, ensuring that the desk operates with strong risk discipline, client-centric execution, and full alignment with the bank’s relationship-driven model. The role requires a seasoned commodities professional with deep experience in end-user markets, structured risk management solutions, and balance sheet-aware trading practices.
Responsibilities
Yes
Workplace Type
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.
Huntington’s Managing Director, Group Head of Commodities Sales & Trading will lead the bank’s commodities business, focused on delivering tailored hedging and risk management solutions to corporate and institutional clients across energy, metals, and agricultural markets. This leader will drive the strategic direction, growth, and profitability of the commodities franchise, ensuring that the desk operates with strong risk discipline, client-centric execution, and full alignment with the bank’s relationship-driven model. The role requires a seasoned commodities professional with deep experience in end-user markets, structured risk management solutions, and balance sheet-aware trading practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of customized commodity hedging solutions for corporate and middle-market clients, including producers, consumers, and distributors.
- Oversee pricing, structuring, and execution of derivative transactions, ensuring transparency and client suitability.
- Manage a defined coverage area and contribute to team-wide origination efforts.
- Build deep relationships with key clients, focusing on understanding operational exposures and designing practical, compliant risk management programs.
- Drive new client acquisition and maintain a deep understanding of client portfolios, risk profiles, and market needs.
- Collaborate with relationship managers to identify cross-sell opportunities and deliver solutions that strengthen client relationships.
- Define and execute the strategic vision for the Commodities platform, aligning with the bank’s overall corporate and commercial client strategy.
- Build and expand a disciplined, client-driven commodities risk management business with a focus on energy, metals, and agricultural exposures.
- Partner with the Commercial and Corporate Banking divisions to integrate hedging solutions into broader client coverage strategies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sales, trading, and structuring professionals with expertise in client risk management
- Manage P&L performance, ensuring sustainable returns while maintaining a conservative risk profile consistent with the bank’s risk appetite.
- Optimize capital, liquidity, and balance sheet usage to ensure efficient returns on risk-weighted assets.
- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred
- 10 or more years of experience in commodities markets, with extensive leadership in sales and trading at a large financial institution
- Proven track record managing large P&L and complex risk positions across multiple commodity sectors
- Deep understanding of both physical and financial commodities markets, including derivatives, structured products, and hedging strategies
- Existing relationships with Oil & Gas clients
- Strong network of institutional and corporate clients
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams across geographies and disciplines
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Yes
Workplace Type
Office
Our Approach to Office Workplace Type
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.
Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington Bank will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington Bank colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington Bank property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.