Senior Contracts Analyst

Aurex Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities firm is seeking a Senior Contracts Professional to manage all aspects of structured transaction contracts for physical oil trading. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts while collaborating closely with legal and trading teams to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in commodity trading contracts within the oil sector, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commodity trading contracts, preferably within oil and energy markets.
• Strong knowledge of physical oil trading and structured transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with traders, legal teams, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of structured transaction contracts for physical oil trading.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, operations, and trading teams to ensure contracts align with commercial objectives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Contracts Professional (VP, Oil Contracts)

We are seeking a Senior Contracts professional to assist with all structured transaction contracts for physical oil trades. This role will be integral in supporting the trading and commercial teams by ensuring the efficient and accurate drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, legal counsel, and operations teams to mitigate risk and enhance contract clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of structured transaction contracts for physical oil trading.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, operations, and trading teams to ensure contracts align with commercial objectives.
• Identify and mitigate potential contractual risks.
• Maintain and improve contract management processes, templates, and documentation standards.
• Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices in commodity trading contracts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commodity trading contracts, preferably within oil and energy markets.
• Strong knowledge of physical oil trading and structured transactions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with traders, legal teams, and operations.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Employment Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Analyst
• Industries: Oil and Gas, Services for Renewable Energy, and International Trade and Development

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced contracts professional to play a key role in a dynamic and fast‑paced trading environment. If you are looking to take the next step in your career with a globally recognized commodities firm, apply with your resume attached.