Christine Lee
Summary
Experienced in the trading industry, dynamic and results-driven commercial leader with a strong background in commercial business management, business development, and finance and control expertise. Proven track record of driving growth and profitability, skilled in navigating the complexities of the trading business. Adept at identifying expansion opportunities and implementing effective strategies for success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Central Origination
BP Singapore
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for driving the cross-barrel origination and business development priorities in the Aspac and ME region, working closely with the trading benches, and Regional Sub Offices to ensure holistic coverage across the region
- Driving key cross bench pitches for various projects eg. Project Iceland and Bapco trading JV
- Key commercial SPA for cross bench commercial initiatives eg. GTP programme, customer events
- Executive sponsor of Aspac Pride BRG, provide senior leadership and guidance to the co-chairs of the BRG in engaging the BP Singapore employees and leaders in driving the LGBTQ+ and DE&I agenda forward
Business Manager – Trading & Shipping (EH)
BP Singapore
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Supporting the Regional Business Leader in regional commercial activities, providing inputs and leading initiatives
- Key cross bench commercial interface between the business and enabling functions
- Provided regional leadership for the seamless running of the GOEH region, including advancing the Control and Compliance agenda, regional culture and dynamics
- Leading the Business Support team including Assurance, Communications and Events management
- Ensure effective operation of the exec office and associated relationships and activities
- Managing the team during the Reinvent period, contributing to team selection, and design where applicable to the regional executive office role
- Managing management of change process throughout key personnel changes during Reinvent period
- Supporting the CST and BST on COVID related office needs and business continuity planning, providing critical inputs to the HSSE team on business requirements by front office and functions
- Driving projects relating to future ways of working for input into T&S leadership
- Delivering on the virtual communication plan to ensure continued engagement with employees during the work from home period
Head of Commodity Risk and Operational Excellence
BP Singapore
04.2015 - 12.2019
- Key Finance and Risk leadership position in the EH region
- Managed dual portfolio of GOFO Commodity Risk team and Operational Excellence team with overall team size of 12.
- Provide strategic leadership and disciplined regional execution of the global and regional strategic and tactical agendas for Risk Control functions
- Manage senior stakeholder relationship both regionally and globally
- Managed the global daily note MI reporting process consisting of daily P&L and mVar reporting
- Enhanced OPEX team’s capabilities to focus on proactive identification of continuous improvement opportunities and efficiencies in global processes that support business delivery and growth
- Team developed relentless focus on reducing manual interventions, optimizing utilization of existing tools and enabling technology adoption
- Within Commodity Risk, one of the key achievements is the leading of the regional team in the Gasoil & Fuel Oil team integration and bringing the 2 teams together coupled with realizing headcount efficiencies
- Reshaping of OPEX team to pursue the new strategic direction set out for the team
- This included managing performance, attraction and retention of high caliber talent, and directing team's resources into new strategic areas
- Nominated for the Leadership Insights Programme in 2019
Commodity Risk Lead
BP Singapore
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed a team of 6 covering Crude, Residuals and Exchange product control team
- Daily and monthly GOPS reporting responsibilities for the Heavies team, including daily note production, month end activities
- Drove the implementation of Target Operating Model by supporting global Commodity Risk initiatives
- Delivery of Commodity Risk organization restructure in June 2015
- GRes CI Project on Single Source of MI won the CI day award in 2014
- Delivery of Derivative Trading Transformation project in December 2014
Vice President
Barclays Capital
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Successful migration of the Base Metals and Metals Financing P&Ls from London to Singapore in 2011, and Precious Metals P&Ls in 2012
- Received REPIC award in Q4 2010 for contribution towards the Australian Power business onboarding
- Successful implementation of IFRS7 reporting for the Commodities business
- Supporting 15 Metals traders based in Singapore, London and New York
- Managing the Metals Product Control team in Singapore, including hiring, performance appraisal, and career plan discussions
- Liaison with key stakeholders in Front Office, Operations, IT, and Financial Control on issues and projects
- Other Commodities experience includes Agricultural Products, Coal and Dry Freight, Australian Power and Crude & Refined Products
ACA Rotation Scheme - Commodities Product Control
Barclays Capital
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Daily P&L production of Coal and Dry Freight desk and Management books
- Key contact person between traders, operations, and IT relating to issues and requests from trading desk
- Led IFRS 7 project implementation for Commodities business across all products
- Price testing and provisioning
- Coaching and managing analysts within the team
ACA Rotation Scheme - MIS Revenue Reporting
Barclays Capital
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Revenue and reserves reporting to Barclays senior management and finance committee
- Reviewing and preparation of product control commentaries pack for senior management
- Key contact person between finance wide PCG teams and projects team for finance wide projects impacting MIS systems
Executive
PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Performing interim and final audits for FTSE 100 client
- Performing working capital review for a Class 1 transaction and the issue of the transaction circular
- Reviewing capitalization and indebtedness for the purpose of prospectus
- Drafting of internal review, audit and special consulting reports
- Received CIPS recognition award for outstanding contributions towards special consulting project
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2003 - 10.2006
- Leading assurance and Sabanes Oxley engagements
- Primary liaison person with clients, managers and partners
- Coaching junior staff
- Consistently exceeding expectations as demonstrated by outstanding appraisal scores
- Appointed as “Junior Audit Quality Champion”
Education
Certified Public Accountant -
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore
01.2006
Bachelor of Accountancy - Second Class Honours – Upper Class
Nanyang Technological University
06.2003
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Business development
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Senior Manager – Central Origination
BP Singapore
01.2021 - Current
Business Manager – Trading & Shipping (EH)
BP Singapore
12.2019 - 12.2020
Head of Commodity Risk and Operational Excellence
BP Singapore
04.2015 - 12.2019
Commodity Risk Lead
BP Singapore
09.2013 - 04.2015
ACA Rotation Scheme - Commodities Product Control
Barclays Capital
01.2009 - 08.2010
Vice President
Barclays Capital
01.2008 - 09.2013
ACA Rotation Scheme - MIS Revenue Reporting
Barclays Capital
01.2008 - 12.2008
Executive
PricewaterhouseCoopers
11.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers
09.2003 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Accountancy - Second Class Honours – Upper Class
Nanyang Technological University
Certified Public Accountant -
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore
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