Senior Products Operations Specialist

ENI; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company seeks a Senior Products Operations Specialist based in London. The role involves managing trading operations for oil commodities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across various teams. With a focus on career growth and an innovative working environment, candidates will play a vital role in shaping the future of energy trading.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role focused on European product operations.
• Strong understanding of the oil trading lifecycle.
• Solid knowledge of trading and shipping operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day trading operations for oil commodities.
• Handling key documentation, including pro forma invoices and vessel nominations.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Proactivity

Organizational Skills

Education

University degree in a numerate discipline

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Job Description

Job title: SENIOR PRODUCTS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 31745
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian would be a plus.

At Eni, we are looking for a Senior Oil Products Operations Specialist within Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB) in London, UK. You will be working closely with traders, analysts and other operators within the Products team to manage the day-to-day trading operations for the relevant commodities. This role offers unparalleled exposure to the entire commodity trading lifecycle through close collaboration with our Oil & Freight Trading, Shipping Operations, Scheduling, Credit, Middle Office, Back Office, Insurance, Legal, Finance and Contract teams. A certain level of flexibility is expected to facilitate knowledge exchange with various members of the Operations team and to provide coverage as needed. Some out-of-hours work may be required, depending on business needs. Immerse yourself in the fast-evolving world of energy trading, particularly in the burgeoning biofuels market. ETB is committed to your professional growth, offering a vibrant environment that values knowledge, innovation, and career advancement. This position could be your gateway to becoming a Lead Operator, Head of Operations, or pursuing new challenges across our global 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:

• Managing the day-to-day trading operations for oil commodities.
• Handling key documentation, including pro-forma invoices, vessel nominations, letters of credit, provisional and final cargo insurance, and the narrowing/nomination of dates and quantities, as well as vessel clearance.
• Supporting the demurrage and cost management teams with ancillary costs such as demurrage, freight differentials, deviation costs, and dead freight, and assisting with resolutions.
• Liaising with inspection companies regarding cargo quality and quantity controls.
• Updating the company's position and ensuring that all systems reflect the latest data for all cargo.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders at Eni to ensure operational efficiency, and external stakeholders such as terminals, inspection companies and other counterparties.
• Ensuring full compliance with internal controls and external requirements (e.g., REACH, customs).
• Managing storage locations, including stock reconciliations.
• Collaborating with the sanctions team to safeguard Eni's interests.

Skills and experience required:

• University degree in a numerate discipline.
• Previous experience in a similar role focused on European product operations.
• Strong understanding of the oil trading lifecycle.
• Solid knowledge of trading and shipping operations activities (e.g., cargo, time charters, voyage charters, quality and quantity controls, storage).
• Strong understanding of REACH compliance.
• Experience managing storage and blending, and familiarity with the ARA barge market would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Strong teamwork skills; experience working in an international organization would be advantageous.
• Positive attitude, proactive and results-oriented approach, highly organized.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Italian would be a plus.

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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