Analyst - Oil Operator

Main Purpose:

Main Purpose:
The Operations team, which runs the logistics in our firm, is at the heart of our business. The role of an oil operator is techno-commercial in nature which requires an individual to apply their technical knowledge to understand and maximize the P&L for the trader. It requires the operator to be constantly aware of market intelligence, to seek information which is commercially important and act on it promptly in consultation with the trader. It is a progressive role which requires multi-dimensional understanding of different fields of knowledge like: Finance, product specifications, operations, International law, industry regulation, shipping, taxation, and customs amongst others.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Candidates should have:

• 0-3 years of strong corporate experience
• MBA -Ops/Marketing/Finance. Degree in Engineering is desirable.
• Extremely strong communication skills and quantitative ability
• Strong business acumen and has a commercial bent of mind
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment

The ideal candidate for this profile is one who is curious, is a self-starter, can think on her/ his feet, is always hungry to learn and do more, is action oriented, is well organized, has a logical bent of mind and can think out of the box to find solution to new challenges that this role brings up daily.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize the deal P&L (profit & loss) through efficient voyage planning by communicating updates in a timely and organised manner.
• Actively manage all voyages by sending voyage orders to vessel owners, negotiating and port authorities to optimize the logistics and minimize costs
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with International customers and third party service providers on a regular basis
• Dealing with international clients on a regular basis
• Assist the chartering team with vessel clearance, post fixture optimization of oil tankers
• Review contractual terms with international clients to gain maximum commercial advantage for Trafigura
• Gain understanding of pricing & hedging exposure on every deal and the P&L along with the Deals desk (risk management) team
• Be completely aware of the Costs related to a particular deal, minimize the costs actively and keep the Deals desk team continuously updated
• Gain understanding of the Trade finance and credit terms associated with the deal
• Since we work in an extremely regulated environment ensure strict adherence to Trafiguras Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures and companys policies

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Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

• Trading Desk
• Deals Desk
• Chartering Desk
• Trade Finance Desk
• Contracts Desk
• Customers
• Service Providers

Reporting Structure

• Oil Operations Manager