Analyst - Oil Operations

Puma Energy; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura's Oil Cargo Operations team manages the physical execution of oil trades from deal conclusion through to final settlement, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely delivery.

The team verifies trade recaps against Booking Notes and works with Contract Administration on contract drafting, coordinates shipment schedules, laycans and vessel nominations with Chartering, agents, counterparties and terminals, and appoints and instructs independent

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent with focus on operations/ finance.
• Engineering background is desirable but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and numerical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize deal P&L through voyage planning and timely updates.
• Manage voyages: issue orders, negotiate with port authorities to cut costs.
• Build and maintain relationships with international customers and service providers.
• Assist chartering with vessel clearance and post-fixture optimization.
• Review contracts to maximize commercial advantage; understand pricing and hedging.

Skills

Strong communication

Quantitative ability

Commercial acumen

Fast-paced environment

Education

MBA - Operations/ Marketing/ Finance

Engineering desirable

Tools

Pluto Atlas

Job description

Main purpose

The Operations team, which runs the logistics in our firm, is at the heart of our business. The role of an oil operator is techno- commercial in nature which requires an individual to apply their technical knowledge to understand and maximize the P&L for the trader. It requires the operator to be constantly aware of market intelligence, to seek information which is commercially important and act on it promptly in consultation with the trader. It is a progressive role which requires multi- dimensional understanding of different fields of knowledge like: Finance, product specifications, operations, International law, industry regulation, shipping, taxation, and customs amongst others.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize the deal P&L (profit & loss) through efficient voyage planning by communicating updates in a timely and organised manner.
• Actively manage all voyages by sending voyage orders to vessel owners, negotiating and port authorities to optimize the logistics and minimize costs
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with international customers and third party service providers on a regular basis
• Dealing with international clients on a regular basis
• Assist the chartering team with vessel clearance, post fixture optimization of oil tankers
• Review contractual terms with international clients to gain maximum commercial advantage for Trafigura
• Gain understanding of pricing & hedging exposure on every deal and the P&L along with the Deals desk (risk management) team
• Be completely aware of the Costs related to a particular deal, minimize the costs actively and keep the Deals desk team continuously updated
• Gain understanding of the Trade finance and credit terms associated with the deal
• Since we work in an extremely regulated environment ensure strict adherence to Trafigura's Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures and company's policies

Required qualifications

• Minimum 0-3 years experience in MBA - Operations/ Marketing/ Finance. Degree in Engineering is desirable.
• Extremely strong communication skills and quantitative ability
• Strong business acumen and has a commercial bent of mind
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment

Attributes for success

The ideal candidate for this profile is one who is curious, is a self-starter, can think on his/ her feet, is always hungry to learn and do more, is action oriented, is well organized, has a logical bent of mind and can think out of the box to find solution to new challenges that this role brings up daily.

Key Relationships

• Trading Desk
• Deals Desk
• Chartering Desk
• Trade Finance Desk
• Contracts Desk
• Customers
• Service Providers

Department overview

The Oil Cargo Operations team manages the physical execution of oil trades from deal conclusion through to final settlement, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and timely delivery. The team verifies trade recaps against Booking Notes and works with Contract Administration on contract drafting, coordinates shipment schedules, laycans and vessel nominations with Chartering, agents, counterparties and terminals, and appoints and instructs independent inspectors at loading and discharge ports to monitor cargo quantity and quality. Operators oversee loading and discharge activities in line with industry safety standards, manage shipping documents such as Bills of Lading and certificates of quantity and quality, and maintain accurate cargo quantities and event dates in Pluto/ Atlas. They also keep the Deals Desk team informed of operational changes and potential exposures, confirm final cargo quantity and quality, and coordinate final settlement with counterparties. Throughout the trade lifecycle, they help mitigate operational risks, cargo loss or damage, and demurrage, while ensuring cargo and documentation are ready on time. The team works closely with Traders, Chartering, Shipping Operations and Claims, Contract Administration, Trade Finance, Deals Desk and Treasury, as well as external inspectors, agents, terminals and counterparties.

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture.

The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries.

Careers at Trafigura

A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers.

Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.