Overview
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:
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 Trafigura’s Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures and company’s policies
Key Relationships:
– Trading Desk
– Deals Desk
– Chartering Desk
– Trade Finance Desk
– Contracts Desk
– Customers
– Service Providers
Reporting Structure
– Oil Operations Manager