Contract Analyst

Trafigura Group; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura Group seeks a Contract Analyst in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to draft, review, negotiate and administer power and trading contracts within the Brazilian market. The role requires deep knowledge of PPAs, CCEE, ANEEL regulations, and NDA structures, with fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

You will coordinate with Legal, Credit and Front Office teams and manage contract data in the CLM system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law with admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration
• Strong knowledge of PPAs, CCEE regulations, NDAs, and related contracts in Brazil and LATAM
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken) required
• Understanding of ANEEL/CCEE regulations and ACL/energy market concepts assets

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts (PPAs, BBCE contracts, CCEE, NDAs)
• Coordinate contract review with Legal, Credit and Front Office teams
• Manage contract data entry in the Contract Management system and ensure regulatory compliance
• Contribute to configuration/deployment of trade templates for Brazilian power market requirements and CCEE procedures
• Support development of Contract Administration procedures to ensure compliance with ANEEL/CCEE and related regulations

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Multilingual communication (English, 1

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

## Contract AnalystApply: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Full time: Posted Today: R-018881**Key Responsibilities*** **Draft, review, negotiate and administer** commercial contracts, including: + Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) for the regulated (ACR) and free (ACL) markets including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica + CCEE adhesion contracts and trading agreements + Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements + Other power marketing and trading agreements as required* **Coordinate the review and approval process** of agreements amongst Legal, Credit and Front Office teams, ensuring proper execution and compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements* **Manage contract entry** into the Contract Management system, ensuring accurate data capture and regulatory compliance reporting* **Participate in the configuration and deployment** of trade confirmation templates within our contract lifecycle management system, adapted for Brazilian power market requirements and CCEE procedures* **Support the development and implementation** of Contract Administration team procedures and standards to ensure adherence with: + ANEEL/CCEE regulations and guidelines + Industry best practices in the Brazilian power sector* **Strictly adhere to and comply with** Trafigura's policies and codes, ensuring all activities align with corporate governance standards and Brazilian legal requirements **Knowledge Skills And Abilities*** **Required:** Bachelor's degree in Law (Bacharelado em Direito) from a recognised Brazilian university and admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil)* Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken) are a MUST* **Minimum of 5 years' experience** in power/electricity contract administration within an energy trading company or utility* **Concrete understanding** of energy trading activities in the Brazilian, Argentinean and Colombia power and nat gas sector, including transmission, distribution, and energy storage contracting* **Solid understanding and working knowledge** of: + Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) in the Brazilian market including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica. + CCEE (Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica) regulations and procedures + Financial derivatives and hedging instruments for power trading + Grid connection agreements and transmission contracts with ONS (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico) + NDAs and related power sector agreements* **Good understanding** of Brazilian regulatory framework including ANEEL regulations, free energy market (ACL - Ambiente de Contratação Livre), and/or renewable energy certificates and environmental credits is an asset* **Knowledge in below is advantageous:** + Financial derivatives and hedging agreements for power trading + Transmission and distribution connection agreements + Energy storage and backup power agreements* **Additional beneficial qualifications:** + Postgraduate specialisation (Pós-graduação) in Energy Law or related field + Experience with distributed generation regulations and net metering frameworks**Skills*** detail oriented, thorough, accurate and mindful of deadlines.* able to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment.* able to problem-solve, think critically, and make sound, firm recommendations* comfortable working in fast-paced trading environment with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines. **Please submit an english version of your CV only.**