Contract Analyst

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Commodity trading company is seeking a Recruitment Specialist in London. This position offers opportunities to build a career in commodity trading, with responsibilities including contract documentation and stakeholder management. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a commitment to learning and development within the industry.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience with trade contracts processes.
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills required.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts.
• Reconcile trade details against trade tickets.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to resolve identified risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

B.A. degree or equivalent in business, finance, or energy related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Tempest

Epsilon

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Recruitment Specialist at Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd

Our Client is a truly global Commodity trading company who trade both physical and financial commodities including, Gas & Power, Oil, Metals, and Agricultural products, and more…

The business is firmly established with offices in London, the US, Europe and Asia and the role provides the opportunity to establish your career within the Commodity trading industry.

The candidate will be responsible for carrying out front to back contract documentation processes for a range of commodities, including products such as Metals, Crude, Environmental Products, Biofuels, Gasoline and Distillates, both physical and financial. Daily functions include generating and transmitting contracts, processing broker recaps and counterparty contracts, and completing daily reporting tasks along with providing support for major projects and ad hoc tasks.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, identify controls gaps, and problem solve. Effective time management and prioritization, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, following up on outstanding issues to ensure resolution, and recognizing when to escalate problems are key to the role. The candidate should have the ability to look beyond specific tasks and ask questions relevant to their role and demonstrate the use of sound judgment in decision making.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts for a range of commodities products.
• Reconcile trade details against trade tickets, counterparty contracts and broker recaps.
• Analyze and identify contract terms that will place company and shareholders at risk.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders such as Ops, Legal, Credit, Settlements, Traders, and Compliance to resolve identified risks and draft required changes.
• Ensure terms of all contracts adhere to corporate risk policy and business standard.
• Escalate any issues that contradict internal policies to management.
• Special projects as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two to four years knowledge and experience of front-to-back trade contracts processes for a range of physical and financial commodities products.
• B.A. degree or equivalent, preferably in a business, finance, or energy related field.
• Strong MS Word & Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Systems: Experience of Tempest, Epsilon, Balsamo & Aspect desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn new skills and a commitment to applying and developing such skills for the greater benefit of the back office group.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst, Legal, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Oil and Gas, International Trade and Development, and Financial Services

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