Oil Trading, Shipping and Supply

Energy Operations Analyst

Competitive

​We have an excellent opportunity for an Energy Operations Analyst to join a Global Commodities Business in Central London.   Responsibilities Support all swap derivatives & forwards transactions Reconciliation of the Company’s Daily Cleared Open Derivative Positons with the Exchange and Clearing House Reconciliation of the Company’s Daily Margin Call requirements Perform Portfolio Reconciliation as required by EMIR Independently query, challenge and resolve reconciliation discrepancies with the Clearing House Support with the roll out and delivery of the Physical Affirmations (non-brokered bilaterals) project Reviewing systems and controls and independently driving projects to further better them Maintain a pro-active knowledge of exchange developments and ensure that any potential impact to the margining process is appropriately managed Exchange feeds management Perform / validate market ad hoc operations – system static data amendments Build and maintain effective relationships with all areas of the business, particularly with Front Office, Compliance, Financial Operations, Credit and Risk Managers Other ad hoc duties that may be required from time to time. ​ Requirements Educated to degree level or similar level of experience Experience of swap derivatives & forwards transactions in an energy and commodities environment Strong knowledge and understanding of Exchange Traded Products and their Lifecycle Supported Cleared and OTC business at an exchange, bank or similar Oil market participant Attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills required Previous experience in the back/middle office operations roles, preferable Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, preferable

Global Markets Operations Analyst

Competitive

London

​We have an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial services company in Central London.  **The right candidate MUST HAVE background in commodities**   Responsibilities Business Engagement: Work as a franchise manager and partner closely with the desk on all new business initiatives – be the key point of contact to co-ordinate new structured finance deals or embed a new business initiative into the firm Documentation: Daily responsibilities relating to onboarding of new structured physical business, desk support, trade checkouts, and contracts for various physical products. Providing support to traders, sales and marketers around existing transactions and new business Settlements: Daily monitoring of payments and receipts, invoicing clients and the daily reconciliation of customer account balances for physical transactions covering a wide range of commodity businesses and products. Responsible for the creation and review of structured excel models that facilitate business support and reconciliations of structured transactions. Daily interaction with Traders, Sales, Technology, Legal, Strategists and other Operational departments Preparation and review of escalation and control reports ​ Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with minimum 4 years of experience in an operations support role, project/franchise management role or similar Technical & Analytical Focus with attention to detail Proactive, self-starting individual with high levels of ownership Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Teamwork skills Demonstrate Risk & Control Focus Strong time management skills and ability to work well under pressure and with competing tasks Preferred Qualifications Advanced Excel Skills preferred Project Management Strong understanding of Commodities Communication & Presentation skills  

Senior Market Risk Analyst

London

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Risk Analyst to join an Energy Trading House in Central London.   MAIN JOB FUNCTION The team provides real-time front-line control and management information for management and traders, integrating the daily PNL & risk reporting that is produced to across the business to provide an overarching risk management view. The role also involves driving projects to improve the systems and the use of the data that is produced through every stage of the trade life cycle. Given the unique position of the team in the middle of the business commercial activities, the team will also support broader commercial activities, company objectives and management decision making. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Leading projects to help improve our performance of Middle Office functions including: Analysis of positions and understanding of how they fit within the firm’s risk framework. Positions may be both physical as well as financial; VaR calculation and analysis, ensure that the VaR metric is both complete and accurately reflects the risk of the desks Automation and improvement of processes carried out by Trade Control and Credit departments Calculating cash usage throughout EGEM in order to predict future cash requirements and monitor cash usage by Front Office; Stress, Analysis and calculation of stress on an aggregate level as well as specific strategy level ensuring that the figure is accurate and has the support of Front Office as well as Market Risk. Lead ongoing projects (IT and other) in market risk team. These projects can be cross asset class and either designed to improve architecture, efficiency or risk metrics. Significant interaction within the market risk team will be necessary Interface with IT to develop and manage all reporting activities within the company dedicated ETRM system Ensuring that best practises are applied across the risk team Prepare and review of daily PNL and risk reports and follow up any issues with relevant teams; Participate in enhancement and development of in ETRM systems; Maintain a good knowledge of risk metrics, be able to understand and discuss with the other risk managers VaR, Stress and Greeks so as to be able to assist in commentary and development; Develop and maintain strong business relationship with different functions, e.g. FO, BO, IT, Planning & Control; Setting and monitoring adherence to risk limits for the trading desks Guarantee compliance for trading procedures with relevant controls and support when necessary internal and external audit requests.   CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS University degree in economics, finance / engineering / numerate discipline; Strong IT skills: excellent VBA required, SQL, Python or other languages also beneficial. Experience of driving change through successful IT projects. Knowledge of the market risk/ product control role from trading companies or banks. Knowledge of risk metrics such as VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis; Knowledge of one or more of ETRM systems would be an advantage (Endur, Symphony by Amphora). Ability to communicate concisely to senior management in Market Risk and to stakeholders; Highly organised, good attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlines; Analytical mind and good numerical skills; Proactive and result oriented approach to work; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to mentor junior members and raise profile of the team;

Financial Accountant

Competitive

London

​We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join an international energy trading house in Central London. Main Responsibilities include: Ensure Period End close activities are performed according to agreed close schedules Reconciliation of PnL between ETRM and SAP Balance sheet reconciliations for banks, clearing accounts and inter-company transactions Manage the day to day activities of an Accountant based overseas Ensure accurate implementation of IFRS standard Create and submit journal entry for review and approval. Perform General Ledger reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation Prepare Financial reports (run trial balance reports etc.) and prepare regulatory reports as required (statutory / tax / other). Creation of payment proposals and maintenance of open items Support the annual external audit and other ad hoc requirements   Requirements: Newly qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc) Experience of SAP and two to three years’ experience working in a trading organization is desirable  

Products Operations Manager

London

​Manage and oversee the Products Operations team, ensuring business processes are executed correctly and workflows are optimised.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES ·         Build up and manage the Operations team, to make sure all products business processes are operated correctly and sufficiently; ·         Optimize workflow to improve operation efficiency and accuracy from time to time; ·         Work with relevant teams such as IT, Risk control, Finance, etc., to improve and ensure the correct use and maintenance of systems including ICTS; ·         Co-ordinate shipping/logistics in order to execute the trade successfully; ·         Establish and/or maintain good working relationships with internal and external (local and international) counterparties; ·         Involvement in the daily products operations and providing support to the traders.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ·         Degree in Chemical Engineering/International Trade/Commercial or equivalent ·         Proven and demonstrable experience in a similar relevant role   SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES ·         In depth knowledge of CPP products and blending operations ·         Experience of cargo / charterer liability insurance declarations, and shipping & logistics ·         Knowledge on LC and contracts administrations ·         Being able to co-ordinate all aspects of the post-deal trading activity to ensure contract execution runs smoothly ·         Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines ·         Possess good interpersonal and communication skills ·         Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive    For more information please contact Peter Morgan.

Biofuels Trader

Competitive

London

​This international oil company is looking for an experienced Biofuels Trader to join their trading team in London. An excellent opportunity to work for one of the frontrunners in the growing biofuels market.   The Bio Team, with traders in London and Singapore is responsible for the supply of biofeedstocks and marketing of the finished products from the company’s biorefineries. The desk is in charge of biodiesel trading and biodiesel feedstock trading.   JOB FUNCTION The job holder is responsible for and takes part in: Trading of physical and financial Bio products (feedstocks, biodiesel, renewable diesel, bio tickets) Apply understanding of all bio related regulations to ensure compliance and optimise value opportunities Work with the rest of the team providing strategic support on the development of the bio market (feedstocks and finished products) Managing price risk exposure on the trading book; Expand activities for bio products and biofeedstocks; Liaise with Refining and Marketing to optimise the supply of feedstock and the sale of products; Work closely with operation team to ensure smooth trading activity Work closely with Risk, Back office and other internal functions to ensure trades in compliance with internal trading rules. ​ KEY RESPONSIBILITYS Negotiate and conclude market transactions on a spot/term basis within an agreed strategy to generate value for the company; Build and maintain key relationships with suppliers, other trading companies, producers and customers Develop and present analysis to management to support future trading positions; track and communicate the developments in the market and relevant market intelligence, including supply and demand balances and competitor activities to other traders of the team; Support the origination team in developing long-term asset and contractual positions in line with the company’s long-term trading strategy; Liaise with charterers in shipping and operations to ensure all physical movements are executed safely and efficiently; Guide and mentor the Trading Analysts dedicated to the oil products trading team; Ensure all trading activity is always carried out in compliance with all relevant policies andregulations and principles of the company. ​ CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS 3+ years of trading experience in Biofuel sector (feedstocks, biodiesel, renewable diesel, bio tickets); Knowledge of operations, trading and origination activities; Knowledge of Bio regulatory framework, finished products and feedstocks quality parameters for biodiesel; Knowledge of the energy trading and supply industry; Proven ability to develop networks and build relationships with counterparties; Ability to think creatively; Preferred Educational Qualification is a Degree (with preference for numerate subject such as Engineering, Mathematics or Economics); Experience with derivative instruments for hedging; Knowledge of IT standard software and software dedicated to the trading activities; strong team player; Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to build effective relationships internally and externally; Full command of English language (written & spoken); knowledge of any other language would be beneficial. ​ For more information, please contact Peter Morgan  

Oil Product Operator

Competitive

London

​This well known Oil Company is looking to hire an Oil Products Operator in their London office.The role is within the Trading Operations department and fully integrated into the Products Trading team. Function Manage the oil operations related to the execution of the commodity contract(s) deal life-cycle generated by pertinent Oil Trading Team(s), including but not limited to: (i) set-up of documentary instructions; (ii) dealing with Inspection Companies for related cargo quality/quantity controls; (iii) managing demurrage claims; (iv) certifying subject delivered performances and (if any) the consequent costs; Be the first point of contact for all internal communication and co-operation regarding the pertaining cargoes such as shipping, credit, etc.; Keep the company’s position keeping system timely and accurately up-to-date with all latest data regarding cargoes including b/l dates, actual volumes etc.; Maintain a good relationship with internal clients and counterparties; Deal with an “ad hoc” requests related to operations activities generated by Trading Team. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day trading operations activities for the pertaining commodities aiming at assuring the Operational performance efficiency; Manage voyage orders; pro-forma invoice; documentary instructions; vessel nominations; Letter of Credit; Provisional and Final cargo insurance; Narrowing/Nomination of dates/quantities; Vessel clearance, etc.; Manage claims of ancillary costs such as freight differential; deviation cost; dead-freight and monitor progress of their resolutions; Build and maintain good working relationships and daily communication with the operations team of relevant counterparties; Be the focal point for all communication with terminals regarding nominations of loading programs etc.; Manage relationships and communication with terminals and departments to ensure efficiency of operations activities. Experience / Skills Required Strong academic credentials with a numeracy-oriented specialization; Self-disciplined and stress-resistant; Solid knowledge of the subject and relevant experience in trading environment are compulsory; Strong knowledge of cargo documentation, b/l, inspection, LC, voyage orders and customs; Strong knowledge of Trading & Shipping Operations activities including Cargoes, Time Charters, Voyage Charters, Ships, Quality & Quantity controls; Strong team working skills, positive attitude and high self-esteem innovative, pro-active and efficient approach to work; Dedication and result oriented approach to work; Good attention to detail, organised, structured and logical; Awareness of Credit Recovery, Procedures, Compliance Policy; Excellent communication skills and ability to build and nurture effective relationships internally and externally; Experience in working in a global and international organization; Full command of English language (written and spoken). Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite. ​ STARTDATE ASAP

RISK ANALYST

Competitive

London

​This is a role for a risk analyst to join the Market Risk team. The team will provide daily performance and control analysis of the trading business and will work closely with the traders and the other parts of the  business. This is a pivotal team in this dynamic business and experience of this area could lead to a range of interesting and challenging career options in the business. ​ MAIN JOB FUNCTION The role will be responsible for : Performing day-to-day market risk activities  Assisting in providing the Company with the capability to value, monitor and risk manage across a range of traded markets Dealing with ad hoc requests related to risk analytics for market risk in general Assist in numerous projects helping implement structure, consistent and new risk metrics ​ KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS The main duties and responsibilities of the job holder are: Daily generate exposure and risk metric calculation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in particular daily monitor the market exposure and profit and loss move for assigned physical books and related derivatives; Analyse, investigate and comment PNL trading results focusing on trading and shipping performances and market trends; Maintain a good knowledge of risk metrics (i.e. VaR and stress analysis) and perform ad hoc analysis where necessary; Maintain a good knowledge of market conditions on monitored products through the use of provided tools; Support automation initiatives and where necessary work with ICT to drive necessary developments; Interface and support front office assigned desk in reaction to new market risks as well as the development of new market/products; Guarantee compliance for trading procedures with relevant controls and support when necessary internal and external audit requests; Contribute to the month and quarter-end activities for assigned books; Manage ad hoc demands.   CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS Experience within a Market Risk environment in an oil trading company; Knowledge of risk metrics such as VaR, stress test, scenario analysis, Knowledge of Platt’s Market on Close (MOC), E-window, and any other trading platform Knowledge of financial hedging on Oil & Products; Knowledge of vessel chartering, shipping or bulk commodity movement; Highly organised, good attention to detail and ability to work with tight deadlines; Analytical mind and good numerical skills; Dedicated and stress-resilient; Proactive and result oriented approach to work; Strong communication and interpersonal skills and positive attitude; Ability to build and nurture effective relationships internally and externally; Flexibility and adaptability to work in a rapidly changing environment; Knowledge of one or more of IT systems would be an advantage (Endur, ICTS). Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including excellent Excel abilities, preferably VBA; Full command of English language (spoken and written).

Credit Risk Analyst

Competitive

London

​Our client is a Global Supply and Trading company who is looking for a Credit Risk Analyst to join their expanding team ​ MAIN JOB FUNCTION Dealing with day to day oil trading activities. Suggest and support implementation of the continuous software/IT enhancements required to improve analytics in terms of quality and efficiency. Gathering and manipulating data from various sources and populating internal databases. Development of analytical tools and processes to standardise, improve and automate existing analysis, and to expand the current analytical portfolio, also in collaboration with IT. Analyse and quantify credit risk profiles of individual counterparties and the trading portfolio. Develop and enhance current credit systems through robust modelling specification and Industry leading practices. Developing and quantifying credit risk limits and margining thresholds. Running daily credit reports and monitoring daily credit risk limits. Providing support on daily margining activities. Supporting negotiation of ISDA, Master netting agreements, Credit support documentation (SBLCs) and PCGs. Guaranteeing compliance with credit risk procedures.  ​ SKILLS Proactive approach to problem solving, analytical mind and excellent attention to detail, coupled with the ability to work reliably when under pressure. Good interpersonal and communication skills, a team player who enjoys working across international cultures. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to work in rapidly changing environment The ability to identify areas that require improvement and drive through change Strong ability in modelling languages (Python preferred) Good knowledge of Excel (VBA and Macros included

Trade Finance Specialist

Competitive

City of London

​Main Responsibilities Management of day to day tasks including all life cycle events of letters of credit, receivables discounting, letter of credit discounting and supply chain finance. Processing of all letters of credit (import and export - issue, advise amend, acceptance, discount, payment, checking documents) and maintaining a regular dialogue with bank’s operation team. Evaluation and recommendation of trade finance products on a cargo by cargo basis Managing onboarding and KYC process for new counterparties Regular reporting on cash and facility usage, including review of bank charges by bank, product and contract. Overseeing cash across all banks Establishing a good working relationship with traders, operations and finance team Process controller managing on-going automation projects and technological advancements Assist finance team for managing and developing the Company’s relationship with Trade Finance banks ​ Requirements Bachelor degree in economics, banking / finance, or equivalent Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Trade Finance / Treasury role. Prior experience within an international commodity trading house, Oil Major is preferred or a Bank. Good understanding of the Commodity Trade Finance Business, including, but not limited to, Letters of Credit, Trade Guarantees, Collections, ARP, Factoring, Supplier finance. Legally authorised to work in the UK without restriction. Proficient in English

Senior Risk / Product Control – Crude and Products

Competitive

London

Our client is a Global Supply and Trading company. They are looking for an individual with Middle Office and Risk Management experience in crude, refined products, or LPG to join their  global Middle Office Risk team. The Senior Risk Advisor role plays a critical part in ensuring their  commodities supply and trading activity is conducted with transparency and falls in line with our Risk Management framework and associated policies. ​ Responsibilities Analyze and publish the daily risk management exposure reports, profit and loss (P&L) reports, and other related reporting requirements for our International crude, products and LPG trading activity.  Administer risk governance policies and standards as part of the control program supporting the supply and trading business. Operate as the main day-to-day risk function contact for our crude, products, and LPG trading team in the other Global locations . Collaborate with commercial and other functions to support the significant growth of new business initiatives. Drive continuous improvement opportunities in processes and systems. Balance independent reporting and control duties with a business partnering and enabling approach. Perform other duties include extensive cross-functional project work, and periodically supporting other Crude Trading office locations. Ensure trading activity complies with internal and external policies and limits Perform ad hoc market or quantitative analysis Works to identify new and/or complex transactions and primary result drivers, and their financial implications.   Requirements 3 -5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Commodity trading (Front, Middle, or Back Office capacity). Superior understanding of commodity risk management, including derivatives, physical crude markets, trading cycle, risk metrics (VAR, Stop Loss, Stress Testing) Understanding of industry leading practices in risk governance process and procedures. Understanding of derivative regulatory and compliance environments Proven ability to build an overall framework to support higher level commodity risk management initiatives Proven ability to work within a complex environment Able to quickly read, interpret, and synthesize complex data and translate into effective communication medium to all levels of the organization, collaborating effectively within and across functions. Ability to remain independent and objective with respect to Front Office expectations University Degree, preferably Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Computer Science Alignment with our values: safety above all else, stronger together, operational discipline, curiosity and lifelong learning, act with integrity  ​

Financial Operations Analyst

Competitive

London

​We have an excellent opportunity for a Financial Operations Analyst to join a Leading Energy Trading House in Central London.   Key Responsibilities: Completion of the day to day workload as prescribed by your line manager. Ensuring resolution of any day-to-day operational issues and escalating where appropriate. Building relationships, both internally and externally, to create and support business information flow. Complete the end-to-end invoicing process, including: Physical Receivable Invoice Process (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Create, check and dispatch receivable invoices across physical trades and secondary costs Physical Payable Invoice Process (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Receive, validate and process payable invoices across physical trades and secondary costs Brokerage Payable Invoice Process: Receive, validate and process broker statements Errors and Invoice Amendment: Problem solve process invoice errors and amendments with support from other functions, as required. Monitor receivables, including cash application and debt management. Monitor intercompany balances and invoicing processes. Liaising with internal desks/teams, in particular Operations and Risk Management, on the resolution of settlement disputes. Monitor and resolve queries from external parties escalating where required. Resolving settlements issues to improve our balance sheet position on all settlements runs – including working with Finance teams to continuously evolve ways of improving the cash conversion cycle. Follow team processes to ensure all counterparty, billing and settlement information is in line with company policy and up to date. Support and review regular updates of the internal processes within the FinOps area. Proactively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of Finance Operations, to drive efficiency and improved performance. Meet KPI’s and performance targets allocated to your area. Provide review and commentary to team reporting and analytics such as month end open items reporting. Support the manager with periodic and ad hoc management reporting. Ad hoc duties as required.   Key Skills and Experience: Experience of working in settlements (desirable). Knowledge of trading. Knowledge of straight-through processing from trading to accounting (desirable). Focus on operational improvement. Ability to work well under pressure. Good attention to detail (analytical, methodological and tenacious). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively. Willing to learn new subjects and acquire new skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel.

Risk Management Executive – Gas Trading

London

​We are looking for a Senior Risk Expert to join a Global Energy Trading Business in Central London ​ Job responsibilities Execute and implement risk management strategies and initiatives to identify, measure, report and mitigate all risk exposure arising from trading, sourcing, marketing, and related activities for crude oil, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) and gas. Conduct price and market risk assessment on new and existing business strategy/transaction via data gathering and engagement session with stakeholders and SMEs. Develop and perform sensitivity analysis on the portfolio to enable identification of potential scenario-driven risks and exposures to provide more in-depth analysis of the Company’s position. Conduct trading & credit risk exposure monitoring and reporting through daily monitoring, reporting, reviewing and appraisal of trading positions using approved risk measurements to ensure that trading activities are within the approved Risk Mandate, Risk Appetite, policies and guidelines set by the Board. Job Requirements At least 5+ years’ experience in Risk Management in Gas Trading (preferably, experience gained in NBP & TTF markets) Must be experienced in Value at Risk Analysis, Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis In depth knowledge of Excel, VBA functionality and a working knowledge of a programming language (Python / Matlab or R) Credit Risk Knowledge is a definite advantage. Candidate must have experience of trading environment.  

Senior Analyst - European Gas

Competitive

Oxford

​Senior Analyst - European Gas We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join a Global Energy Consulting and Analytics company based in Oxford.   Key responsibilities Produce regular forecast reports, and well as novel analysis, on the gas, coal and oil markets Communicate findings to clients through meetings, calls, workshops and conferences Work closely with the modelling team, structuring economic problems into quantifiable analyses and deriving insights from the results of our commodities forecasting suite Work with other teams in the company across global offices to develop forecast scenarios, and keep colleagues informed of the developments in the energy markets, and price forecasts Develop timely and rigorous quantitative analyses to enhance clients’ decision making, e.g. in supporting financial transactions for energy assets Contribute to product development, by identifying new opportunities for intellectually interesting and commercially relevant areas of analysis, helping to expand our capabilities, subscription base and impact   Requirements At least 3 years of experience in energy markets at an energy company, leading strategic  Or economic consultancy, energy trading house or brokerage, or financial services company Demonstrated success in project and process management in team-oriented environments Demonstrated success in managing a team to deliver time-critical projects Self-starter, entrepreneurial mind-set, and desire to grow the business Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret complex quantitative data and information Demonstrated excellence in communicating and collaborating with both technical and non-technical parties Excellent written communication   Desired attributes Competence in advanced data analytics (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Advanced Excel) First class or high second class degree from a top university in a quantitative subject (Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance)

Senior Business Analyst

Competitive

London

​We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join a Global Energy Trading House in Central London.   ​ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The D&IT Middle Office Senior Business Analyst will play a pivotal role in delivering the best possible systems for the trading and risk IT portfolio by: Working side-by-side with the business functions and application maintenance teams to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the systems, becoming a functional expert Driving requirements gatherings and specifications, choosing the most effective means to elicit and document these with workshops, storyboards, user stories, or other methods Analysing and verifying requirements for completeness, consistency, comprehensibility, feasibility, and conformity to standards, as well as documenting these fully Working closely with the development teams to brainstorm, prototype, analyse and deliver on requirements as efficiently as possible, keeping projects on track Complying with established processes where required, and working across teams to define processes and documentation/training as new features and systems are implemented Contribute to the definition of full testing procedures, and working with the business colleagues to plan and deliver these to ensure than newly developed functionality and newly implemented systems are fit for purpose Have a holistic view of solutions and understand the wider impact Participate across the organisation to deliver far-reaching programmes of transformation or initiatives across all areas of the organisation   REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS This position reports to the Head of Digital & IT Middle Office, and the role has the following interfaces: Internal –Middle Office, Front Office, Back Office units, as well as other D&IT teams External – System Integrators/Delivery Partners, Software Vendors   CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL University degree with emphasis on Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics or equally by experience At least 5 years’ experience in an IT focused environment Detailed understanding of the commodity trade lifecycle, risk reporting and valuation Knowledge of ETRM or trading packages and relevant implementation experience Demonstrated ability with Excel, MS Power suite, SQL languages, or a data analysis package Experience applying business analysis methodologies in either Waterfall or Agile projects Can do attitude and a desire to learn Great communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships across all organisational levels Flexible team player who understands the importance of responding to change constructively Strong analytical/problem solving skills, with an eye for accuracy   DESIRABLE Experience of working with an Agile Development Methodology (such as Scrum or Lean start up) Experience in a commodity/energy trading environment Knowledge of programming and/or scripting languages  

Analyst / Associate Trade Finance

Competitive

London

We're working with a leading marketing and commodities trading firm based in London, looking for a Trade Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate will be part of the trade finance team to support the VP of Finance in carrying out all aspects of the day-to-day trade finance requirements of the company. You will interact on a regular basis with other finance colleagues as well as colleagues in legal, logistics and settlements departments. The role: Daily processing of transactional trade finance requests, ensuring banks have all required security and information documents to support financing Processing of borrowing base certificates, ensuring consistent accurate reporting across multiple banking lines Projections of working capital trade finance requirements and line utilisation across multiple banking lines Monitoring and analysis of utilisation, interest and other charges applied by banks Liaising with and providing advice to different teams/departments to optimise utilisation of lines Maintaining positive relationship with banks Provide support to the trade finance functions in daily processing and assist in handling of trade finance transactional matters including transactional based and borrowing base facilities. You must be: enthusiastic and keen to learn positive to change comfortable with uncertainty and a desire to own problems and find solutions self-motivated and capable of using and applying your initiative to new situations able to identify and remedy inefficiencies to support scalability, including seeking technology solutions. Skills and experience required: Bachelor’s or higher degree Knowledge of commodity trade finance facilities (transactional and borrowing base facilities) Experience in similar role (minimum 2 years) Well organised, self-motivated with ability to use initiative and manage own workload Good communication skills both written and verbal Ability to examine issues and propose workable solutions to management to resolve Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) ​ For further information please contact Sarah Stott.

Operations Manager

Competitive

London

An international oil supply and trading business is looking for an Operations Manager to manage their team in London. The role: To lead the operations team in driving operations performance which include but not limited to the following: Streamline processes and procedures to improve control and efficiency and minimise cost Proactively manage demurrage to minimise exposure/liability Manage operations related issues Ensure cargo assurance (quality and quantity) and security supply to customers Manage tank storage and product blending Anticipate and formulate operating strategies to optimise value and manage risk Ensure the operations team complies with all applicable internal policies (ethics, control, HSSE etc.) and external laws and regulations at all times. Owns and drives initiatives beyond day-to-day activities for wider operations, such as liaising with other Trading, Marketing, Finance, Risk and Legal departments on operations related issues Understands broader trading and business strategies and contribute as needed Build and maintain good relationships with customers and wider network in the industry Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching to operations staff, including identifying talent and training operators for career advancement etc. Authorizing signatory for approval of payment as per the company policy Proactively mitigates marine and cargo assurance exposures through engaging marine and cargo expertise Close coordination with trading team (with special emphasis on middle distillates team), on operations and ship chartering matters You will need a university degree in a relevant discipline. ​For further information please contact Peter Morgan.