At a Glance
- Tasks: Generate and review contracts for various commodities while managing risks and ensuring compliance.
- Company: Established global firm in the commodity trading industry with a dynamic work environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn and grow within the company.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a thriving industry and develop valuable skills in contract management.
- Qualifications: 1-4 years of experience in trade contracts and a degree in business or finance.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The business is firmly established with offices in London, the US, Europe and Asia and the role provides the opportunity to establish your career within the Commodity trading industry.
The candidate will be responsible for carrying out front to back contract documentation processes for a range of commodities, including products such as Metals, Crude, Environmental Products, Biofuels, Gasoline and Distillates, both physical and financial.
Daily functions include generating and transmitting contracts, processing broker recaps and counterparty contracts, and completing daily reporting tasks along with providing support for major projects and ad hoc tasks.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, identify controls gaps, and problem solve.
Effective time management and prioritization, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, following up on outstanding issues to ensure resolution, and recognizing when to escalation 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.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts for a range of commodities products.
- Reconcile trade details against trade tickets, counterparty contracts and broker recaps.
- Analyse and identify contract terms that will place 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 standard.
- Escalate any issues that contradict internal policies to management.
- Special projects as and when required.
REQUIREMENTS
- One to four years knowledge and experience of front-to-back trade contracts processes for a range of physical and financial commodities products.
- B. A. degree or equivalent, preferably in a business, finance, or energy related field.
- Strong MS Word & Excel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong organizational 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.
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Commodity Contract Analyst employer: Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd
As a Treasury Operations Specialist at our London-based international commodities trading firm, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a hybrid work structure that not only enhances work-life balance but also provides extensive opportunities for professional growth in the ever-evolving energy market. Join us to be part of a team that prioritises employee development and fosters a supportive environment for meaningful contributions.
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