Executive and senior functions play a central role across global energy and commodities markets. These roles typically span multiple sectors and share common requirements across trading, commercial and operational environments.
As these markets evolve, organisations require specialists who can operate across complex and interconnected functions. This includes leadership and niche roles across finance, risk, technology, HR, legal and operations.
HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy, helping to build functional teams aligned with business objectives. Our teams combine sector knowledge with functional expertise to identify and access the talent required to operate effectively in global energy and commodities markets.
Contact us to discuss your requirements and discover how we can assist you.
Having used HC for a senior leadership role, I was impressed with their market coverage and ability to consult honestly on candidates’ relative strengths and weaknesses, helping to ensure we found the best fit for our requirements. I look forward to continuing the relationship.
Our Functions
Legal & Compliance
We recruit GCs who bring legal leadership & acumen to their roles.
Risk & Middle Office
Risk no longer is a simple control function.
Trading, Marketing & Origination
The commodities markets are experiencing a period of change.
Finance & Accounting
We are the premier provider of accounting & finance staffing services.
Executive Officers
Today’s CEO require technical skills and strategic foresight.
Commodity Technology
Technology recruitment is becoming a focal point in company strategy.
Human Resources
The fight to attract Human Resources leaders has intensified.
Business Operations & Transformation
Change and transformation has become an important aspect of business.
Sustainability
Companies are looking to help the world achieve a sustainable future.
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No Peace, No War and No Flows with Aldo Spanjer
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Mimi Chahal: UAE Talent Market During Uncertainty
Head of Talent Intelligence Mimi Chahal examines how geopolitical risk is reshaping UAE hiring and localisation.
Notes from the FT Global Commodities Summit with Paul Chapman
Paul Chapman shares his reflections from the FT Global Commodities Summit, which he attended in Lausanne.
Report: AI in Commodity Trading - Why Data Will Define the Winners
Our survey of trading leaders explores AI adoption in commodity trading and pathways to delivering value.
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HC Group supports organisations through retained executive search and talent strategy across energy and commodities markets. The firm works with clients to build teams across key functions, aligning leadership and specialist roles with business objectives.
HC Group supports hiring across a wide range of functions, including finance, risk, technology, human resources, legal, operations and transformation. These roles support trading, commercial and operational activities across global energy and commodities markets.
Energy and commodities markets rely on a range of functions beyond trading. This includes finance, risk, technology, HR, legal and operations, which support decision‑making, governance and performance across global organisations.