Contracts Analyst

Hartree Partners; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hartree Partners is seeking a Contracts Analyst in London to manage end-to-end contract documentation across physical and financial commodities. The role requires coordinating with Ops, Legal, Credit, Settlements, Traders and Compliance to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

The position offers a hybrid schedule in London, with responsibilities spanning contract generation, reconciliations, and supporting major projects within a global trading platform.

Competenze

• BA degree or equivalent in business, finance or energy-related field.
• Three to five years of front-to-back trade contract experience for physical and financial commodities.
• Strong MS Word & Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication abilities.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Experience with Tempest, Epsilon, Balsamo & Aspect desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop back-office skills.

Mansioni

• Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts for a range of products.
• Reconcile trade details against trade tickets, counterparty contracts and broker recaps.
• Analyse contract terms to identify risks to company and shareholders.
• Communicate with Ops, Legal, Credit, Settlements, Traders and Compliance to resolve risks.
• Ensure terms adhere to risk policy and corporate standards.
• Escalate issues that contradict internal policies to management.
• Special projects as required.

Conoscenze

MS Word

Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Tempest

Epsilon

Balsamo & Aspect

Formazione

Bachelor's degree (BA)

Strumenti

Tempest

Epsilon

Balsamo & Aspect

Descrizione del lavoro

The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end contract documentation for a range of commodities, including Metals, Crude, Environmental Products, Biofuels, Gasoline, and Distillates, in both physical and financial markets. Daily functions include generating and transmitting contracts, processing broker recaps and counterparty contracts, completing daily reporting tasks, and supporting major projects and ad hoc requests.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, identify control gaps, and problem-solve. Effective time management and prioritisation, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, following up on outstanding issues to ensure resolution, and recognising when to escape 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.

Position Title: Contracts Analyst

Business area: Corporate Services

Function: Contracts

Location: London, United Kingdom

Position Type: Full-time

Schedule: Hybrid

Business Overview

Hartree Partners, LP is a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs over 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalise on opportunities across a diversified set of commodities businesses with a focus on trading, asset investments, risk management and advisory services. These businesses are supported by a centralised operating model including risk, technology, operations, finance, HR, legal and compliance, ensuring strong governance and effective execution.

As a growing and evolving firm, Hartree continues to expand its commercial footprint, invest in new assets, and build new capabilities to meet emerging market opportunities. This growth mindset shapes our culture and attracts people who want to innovate, build, and drive meaningful impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts for a range of commodity products.
• Reconcile trade details against trade tickets, counterparty contracts and broker recaps.
• Analyse and identify contract terms that will place the 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 standards.
• Escalate any issues that contradict internal policies to management.
• Special projects as and when required.

Skills and Experience

• B.A. degree or equivalent, preferably in a business, finance, or energy-related field.
• Three to five years of knowledge and experience of front-to-back trade contract processes for a range of physical and financial commodity products.
• Strong MS Word & Excel.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong organisational 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.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer a competitive salary and benefits, combined with outstanding career development opportunities at one of the global leaders in commodity trading.

Our Values

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence how we communicate and collaborate, and how we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

We are not accepting unsolicited CV/resume’s from recruitment or search agencies for this vacancy. Any CVs/resume’s submitted without a prior agreement in place with our talent acquisition team will be considered the property of Hartree, and no fees will be paid.