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Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors * Lead requirements gathering ...

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How much do commodity trading advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for commodity trading advisor in the United States is $98,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a commodity trading advisor do?

A Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) is a financial professional or firm that provides advice and manages investment portfolios focused on futures contracts, options, and commodities. They analyze market trends, develop trading strategies, and execute trades on behalf of clients. CTAs are registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and must comply with regulations to ensure transparency and risk management. Their clients include individual investors, hedge funds, and institutions looking to diversify portfolios with commodities and derivatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commodity trading advisor?

To thrive as a Commodity Trading Advisor, you need a strong background in finance, economics, and risk management, often supported by a relevant degree and registration with regulatory bodies such as the CFTC or NFA. Familiarity with trading platforms, market analysis software, and compliance systems is essential for daily operations and reporting. Strong analytical thinking, decision-making abilities, and effective communication skills are valuable soft skills in this role. These capabilities are crucial for delivering strategic advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building successful client relationships in volatile markets.

What does a typical day look like for a commodity trading advisor?

A typical day for a Commodity Trading Advisor involves monitoring global commodity markets, analyzing price trends, and developing trading strategies for clients. You might spend considerable time using advanced trading platforms, preparing reports, and executing trades based on thorough research and risk assessments. Collaboration with clients, analysts, and occasionally other traders is common to ensure client objectives and risk tolerances are met. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability to market shifts and timely decision-making. Daily responsibilities are a blend of data analysis, client communication, and market execution.

How do you become a commodity trading advisor?

To become a commodity trading advisor (CTA), you typically need to meet regulatory requirements such as passing the Series 3 exam administered by the National Futures Association (NFA), register with the NFA, and gain experience in trading or finance. Many CTAs also pursue relevant certifications like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and develop strong analytical and risk management skills. Compliance with industry regulations and continuous education are essential for maintaining registration and credibility in the field.

How much do commodity trading advisors make?

Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) typically earn between $50,000 and $200,000 annually, with experienced professionals and those managing larger portfolios earning higher compensation. Income can include base salary, performance-based bonuses, and management fees, often influenced by their trading success and client base.

What is the role of a commodity trading advisor?

A commodity trading advisor (CTA) manages investment strategies for clients in commodity and futures markets, providing advice based on market analysis and trading algorithms. They often use technical analysis, risk management tools, and trading platforms to execute and monitor trades, and may hold certifications such as the Series 3 license. CTAs typically work in a regulated environment and may operate independently or within financial firms.

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Infographic showing various Commodity Trading Advisor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,041 per year, or $47.1 per hour.

SAP Commodity Solutions Manager

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Deloitte
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Manager - SAP Commodity Solutions - Enterprise Operations & Risk

Deloitte's Enterprise Operations & Risk practice is seeking an SAP Commodity Solutions Manager to help commodity-intensive clients modernize trading, logistics, settlement, and risk operations through SAP-enabled transformation. This role focuses on leading business process improvement and implementation efforts across the commodity trade lifecycle, with emphasis on SAP Commodity Solutions, commercial optimization, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings experience leading client workstreams, translating business requirements into SAP-enabled solutions, and driving measurable outcomes across downstream and adjacent commodity markets.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As an SAP Commodity Solutions Manager on the Enterprise Operations & Risk team, you will be responsible for...

  • Lead SAP Commodity Solutions workstreams across the commodity trade lifecycle, including Trade capture, Supply Chain processes, Pricing, settlements, and controls
  • Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors
  • Lead requirements gathering, solution design & build, testing, deployment, and process improvement activities aligned to business objectives and program timelines
  • Analyze commercial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, quantify business value, and support margin improvement initiatives
  • Translate Business related functional and technical requirements into S4 Design and Build roadmap
  • Develop executive-ready deliverables, solution materials, and pursuit assets while mentoring junior team members across engagement delivery
  • Lead a global team for large scale engagements and maintain client relations

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Operations & Risk offering enables clients to achieve profitable growth and competitive advantage by optimizing "heart of the business" operations. We leverage deep domain expertise to extend enterprise resilience, agility and remediation. Our professionals address client needs which span the organization and impact strategy, operations, performance and reputation.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 6-8 years of experience implementing, advising on, or supporting SAP Commodity Solutions, SAP Commodity Management, or commodity trading platforms within commodity-intensive industries
  • Good understanding around S4 O2C, P2P, RTR is required to be able to drive the complex integration areas
  • Experience leading workstreams across the commodities trade lifecycle, including deal capture, scheduling or nomination, pricing, settlements, and market or credit risk exposures
  • At least 2 end to end S4 Implementations done. Preferably for for Oil and Gas Industry or Agri Industry
  • Experience leading SAP-enabled transformations across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream oil & gas or adjacent commodity sectors
  • Experience leading client stakeholders, cross-functional delivery teams, and executive-ready analyses or presentations across implementation or advisory engagements
  • Ability to travel 75%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Commodity Management, Agricultural Contract Management, or commodity pricing capabilities
  • Experience integrating SAP with commodity trading and risk management, logistics, market data, settlement, or finance solutions
  • Experience with SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, Finance, or Transportation Management in support of commodity trading operations
  • Experience with one or more commodity markets, including power, natural gas, crude or refined products, liquefied natural gas, metals, or agriculture
  • Experience with mark-to-market, valuation, or scenario analysis
  • Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, or business development activities in a consulting or advisory environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

Manager - SAP Commodity Solutions - Enterprise Operations & Risk

Deloitte's Enterprise Operations & Risk practice is seeking an SAP Commodity Solutions Manager to help commodity-intensive clients modernize trading, logistics, settlement, and risk operations through SAP-enabled transformation. This role focuses on leading business process improvement and implementation efforts across the commodity trade lifecycle, with emphasis on SAP Commodity Solutions, commercial optimization, and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings experience leading client workstreams, translating business requirements into SAP-enabled solutions, and driving measurable outcomes across downstream and adjacent commodity markets.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As an SAP Commodity Solutions Manager on the Enterprise Operations & Risk team, you will be responsible for...

  • Lead SAP Commodity Solutions workstreams across the commodity trade lifecycle, including Trade capture, Supply Chain processes, Pricing, settlements, and controls
  • Advise clients on SAP-enabled process design across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream and adjacent commodity sectors
  • Lead requirements gathering, solution design & build, testing, deployment, and process improvement activities aligned to business objectives and program timelines
  • Analyze commercial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, quantify business value, and support margin improvement initiatives
  • Translate Business related functional and technical requirements into S4 Design and Build roadmap
  • Develop executive-ready deliverables, solution materials, and pursuit assets while mentoring junior team members across engagement delivery
  • Lead a global team for large scale engagements and maintain client relations

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Operations & Risk offering enables clients to achieve profitable growth and competitive advantage by optimizing "heart of the business" operations. We leverage deep domain expertise to extend enterprise resilience, agility and remediation. Our professionals address client needs which span the organization and impact strategy, operations, performance and reputation.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • 6-8 years of experience implementing, advising on, or supporting SAP Commodity Solutions, SAP Commodity Management, or commodity trading platforms within commodity-intensive industries
  • Good understanding around S4 O2C, P2P, RTR is required to be able to drive the complex integration areas
  • Experience leading workstreams across the commodities trade lifecycle, including deal capture, scheduling or nomination, pricing, settlements, and market or credit risk exposures
  • At least 2 end to end S4 Implementations done. Preferably for for Oil and Gas Industry or Agri Industry
  • Experience leading SAP-enabled transformations across trading, logistics, inventory, finance, and settlement operations for downstream oil & gas or adjacent commodity sectors
  • Experience leading client stakeholders, cross-functional delivery teams, and executive-ready analyses or presentations across implementation or advisory engagements
  • Ability to travel 75%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA Commodity Management, Agricultural Contract Management, or commodity pricing capabilities
  • Experience integrating SAP with commodity trading and risk management, logistics, market data, settlement, or finance solutions
  • Experience with SAP modules such as Sales and Distribution, Materials Management, Finance, or Transportation Management in support of commodity trading operations
  • Experience with one or more commodity markets, including power, natural gas, crude or refined products, liquefied natural gas, metals, or agriculture
  • Experience with mark-to-market, valuation, or scenario analysis
  • Experience supporting proposals, pursuits, or business development activities in a consulting or advisory environment

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

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