SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER

ENI; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Senior Business Developer in London to drive strategic transactions in the biofuels market. The role offers extensive collaboration across business units, fostering relationships, and contributing to the company's Net Zero 2050 strategy. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in trading and excellent communication skills, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and well-being benefits

Flexible working options

Career growth opportunities

Multicultural work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in trading or business development.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a trading environment.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute transactions aligned with approved strategy.
• Provide strategic insight for long-term business strategy development.
• Conduct market analysis and present business development opportunities.

Skills

Market analysis

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a numerate discipline

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Job Description

Job title: SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPER
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 31746
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional language skills are an advantage.

At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Business Developer within Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB) in London, UK.

This role sits within the Integrated Initiatives and Business Development (INTEG) team and reports directly to the Head of the team. It offers unparalleled exposure to the full commodity trading lifecycle - both physical and financial -through close collaboration with our Front Office, Risk, Finance, Back Office, and multiple business units. Immerse yourself in the fast-evolving world of energy trading, with a particular focus on the growing biofuels market. ETB is committed to your professional development, providing a dynamic environment that values knowledge, innovation and career progression. This position offers global exposure across various business areas and could serve as a gateway to new challenges within our international network.

About Eni Trade & Biofuels

ETB is at the cutting edge of sustainability and innovation in the global energy market. As a dynamic force within the Eni group, which is a leader in the energy transition, at ETB we are rapidly establishing ourselves as a key player in the new energy landscape. When you join ETB, you become part of Eni - a leading global energy company with over 32,000 employees in 61 countries. Eni is at the forefront of the energy industry, specializing in exploration, production, transport, marketing and trading of oil, natural gas and biofuels. ETB is the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels trading and shipping company of Eni. We are a diverse and dynamic team of around 300 professionals distributed in three offices (Rome, London and Singapore) with the addition in Houston of Eni Trading & Shipping Inc. (ETS Inc) which handles marketing of oils and petroleum products for the US market. Our team is also involved in marketing Eni's oil equity productions, sourcing hydrocarbons and bio feedstocks, and managing the output of our traditional and green refineries.

Main responsibilities:

• Negotiate and execute transactions aligned with the approved strategy to create long-term value.
• Ensure all transactions are reviewed and endorsed by the relevant trading desk and pass through the established deal approval process.
• Provide strategic insight and contribute to the development of ETB's long-term business strategy.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders across Upstream, R&M and Versalis to identify and implement new integrated business opportunities.
• Foster strong relationships with existing clients and customers to support ongoing business activities.
• Build and maintain new partnerships with external parties - including producers, refiners, marketers, storage providers, and financial institutions - to facilitate strategic transactions.
• Conduct market analysis and present insights and business development opportunities to senior management.
• Monitor and share relevant market intelligence, including supply/demand trends and competitor activity, to inform team strategy.
• Support the business development team in structuring long-term asset and contractual positions aligned with ETB's strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to support their professional development.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and internal governance frameworks.

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a numerate discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in trading or business development within a trading environment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering results and driving value.
• Solid knowledge of derivatives and their application in structured transactions.
• Experience with financing mechanisms specific to trading businesses.
• Strong understanding of market fundamentals and dynamics.
• Familiarity with refining and upstream operations and processes.
• Excellent team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Demonstrates courage, confidence, resilience, dynamism, and discipline in the workplace.
• Experience working in a global, international organizational context.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain robust internal and external relationships.
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); additional language skills are an advantage.

Why ETB?

• Impactful Work: Join a team that plays a crucial role in Eni's Net Zero 2050 strategy, benefiting from Eni's strong trading position and global integration.
• Collaborative Culture: Experience a truly multicultural, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
• Career Growth: Rapid learning opportunities with potential for movement across teams and international roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, well-being, and flexible working options.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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