Welcome to the first in a series of newsletters from Crest Trade Services providing insights and updates on commodity trade execution.
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Execution Insight
WHAT IS TRADE EXECUTION?
A trading organization can be considered to consist of 3 broad buckets of functions.
Value Creation - Commercial
Value Measure - Finance & Risk
Value Capture - Trade Execution
Trade Execution is vital for transforming the value realized on paper - mark to market value - into real world value. Execution specialists ensure that commodities are delivered on time, in the correct quantity and quality, to trigger a buyers payment obligation. Their role is crucial in managing and mitigating contract performance risks through effective coordination among all stakeholders in the commodity value chain.
Core Responsibilities
While there is undoubted complexity in Trade Execution there are governance models and standard processes to be implemented to ensure consistent performance and outcomes.
While the responsibilities and accountabilities of an execution specialist may vary by organization, they will typically include the execution of core execution processes.
Complexity in Trade Execution
Each contract of purchase and sale is actually a bundle of contracts, rules, incorporated terms and implied terms which need to be managed, increasing the complexity of execution.Execution specialists must understand the interplay of these various contracts and rules to execute shipments effectively.While they might not be able solve every issue independently, their experience and knowledge allow them to anticipate potential problems and collaborate with traders,legal teams, and controllers to mitigate risks.
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With over 30 years experience in commodity trading we deliver training and expert consulting services to lead your TE teams to consistent high performance.
TECHNOLOGY CORNER
Digitization continues to be a theme within commodity trading & international trade. How can companies - big &small – reap the be nefits of increasing digitization?
Develop A Winning Digital Strategy
Identify & record current process pain points, bottlenecks an inefficiencies.
Consider the policy & procedure framework and if a fit for the coming digital transformation.
Prioritize initiatives that align with your business goals and value drivers, with a focus on those that immediate impact on productivity and costs.
Address potential resistance to change by engaging employees early in your transformation initiatives.
Develop a comprehensive risk management plan to manage implementation risks and ensure a seamless transition.
Any digital strategy must include robust trade compliance measures.
Consider pilot projects to test the effectiveness of digital solutions before scaling up across the broader organization.
Establish KPI’s the measure the success of a digital strategy.
Consider how the strategy can improve the customer experience.
Embrace a mindset of continuous innovation and be prepared to adapt.
What strategies has your organization found effective in developing a winning digital strategy? We’d love to hear your thoughts .
Crest Trade Services - your partner in trade execution transformation.
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