Simon Chance

Strong believer in the power of contribution, be that to family, local community, or on a wider scale. Seeking roles that align with this view, my own personal values, and a long-standing conviction in the power of nature. Self-motivated commodities trader and ACA qualified finance professional, with extensive leadership, trading, project finance and deal advisory experience.

Helped to grow the profit-for-purpose Boba Commodities Group from 4 shareholders to a team of over 20, increasing total net revenues from $10m to more than $80m to date.

Associate

Director within the Lloyds Bank Infrastructure & Energy team, managing multiple complex renewable energy and infrastructure assets; also experienced across various KPMG Deal Advisory teams.

Leadership Team & Commodities Trader at Boba Commodities Group (2016-02 – Present)

Motivated to join because of the firm's values-led model and the opportunity to combine commercial trading with a broader purpose.

• Extensive commodities trading experience across a range of agricultural commodities.
• Took full responsibility for all parts of the trade, including idea generation, risk management and execution.
• Collaboratively implemented a complex risk management system as Head of Risk Management, helping balance trading opportunities with disciplined downside protection, portfolio oversight, and risk control.
• Played a key role in scaling the business across finance, HR, operations/engineering and trade execution.
• Recently moved into a more focused trade idea generation role, specialising in deeper market analysis.

Associate Director, Infrastructure & Energy at Lloyds Bank Plc (seconded from KPMG) (2014-11 – 2015-12)

Experience gained in the Specialist Asset Management, Infrastructure & Energy team.

• Managed a portfolio of listed and non-listed assets for sale.
• Worked across European renewables, UK PFI and international infrastructure finance projects, with a mix of stressed and non-stressed assets.
• Responsible for financial modelling and scenario analysis for asset performance and refinancing.
• Developed a strong interest in renewable energy through direct transaction work.

Manager, Deal Advisory at KPMG LLP (2009-10 – 2015-12)

Promoted to Manager before leaving KPMG in December 2015.

• Worked across Deal Advisory, Restructuring, Transaction Services, Forensic Accounting & Audit.
• Advised companies, lenders and trustees on covenants, business plans, and restructuring options.
• Produced financial analysis, strategic recommendations and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Experience in accelerated M&A processes, Trading Administrations and Independent Business Reviews.
• Ran a monthly knowledge sharing and relationship building event, inviting over 300+ peers.
• Recognised as a top-performing graduate with Partner-nominated awards.
• Part of the team that won Business Rescue of the Year at the Insolvency & Rescue Awards.

ThePowerMBA qualification in business, entrepreneurship and management – The PowerMBA Business School (2021-07 – 2023-01)

ACA-qualified Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (2009-10 – 2012-08)

BSc in Economics (2:1) in environmental and development economics – The University of Nottingham (2005-09 – 2008-07)

Five A-Level qualifications at A grade in Maths and Economics – Farnborough Sixth Form College (2003-09 – 2005-06)