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 that is commercially important and act on it promptly in consultation with the trader. It is a progressive role that requires a 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:
Candidates should have:
- 0-3 years of strong corporate experience
- MBA –Ops/Marketing/Finance. A 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
- Ability to negotiate with International customers
- 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 a solution to new challenges that this role brings up daily.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist traders in business development by gathering information for ongoing or new business opportunities
- 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 with terminal operators, counterparties 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 regarding post-deal activities.
- Dealing and negotiating with international clients on a regular basis regarding post-deal activities
- Assist the chartering team with vessel clearance, freight calculations and pre and post fixture optimization of oil tankers
- Review and recommend contractual terms with international clients to gain maximum commercial advantage for Trafigura
- Gain thorough an understanding of pricing & hedging exposure on every deal and actively manage 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 thorough understanding of the Trade finance and credit terms associated with the deal and help the trade finance team in LC negotiations
- Since we work in an extremely regulated environment ensure strict adherence to Trafigura's Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures and company's policies
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
- Trading Desk
- Deals Desk
- Chartering Desk
- Trade Finance Desk
- Contracts Desk
- Customers
- Service Providers