Trading and Commercial Operator

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Vitol Group</strong></p><p>The Vitol Group is the world’s largest independent oil and gas trader and has been profitable in every year since its foundation in 1966. Vitol is focused on the sale, purchase and transport of physical energy commodities on a global basis we are headquartered in Geneva, with key operations also situated in Houston, London, Singapore, Rotterdam and Bahrain with a further 40 offices worldwide. The firm's success is based on a commitment to long term customer and supplier relationships, a global intelligence gathering capability and the depth, breadth and experience of our professionals to take full advantage of market opportunities.</p><p><strong>Our People </strong></p><p>It isn’t ships or terminals or cargoes that create our success: it’s the calibre of our people. Being a global business, they come from all over the world and represent a vibrant mix of different nationalities, educational backgrounds and life experiences. In fact, today, people from around 60 different countries work for the Vitol group, all around the world. They continue to build our reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. The Financial Operators are responsible for issuance and management of all documents related to a transaction as well as follow up of financial documentation, vessels from loading to delivery. In Rotterdam, the financial operations for Vitol SA are handled. There are various different commodity groups (crude oil, distillates (gasoil, diesel &amp; jet), fuel oil, gasoline, naphtha, LPG, bitumen and thermal coal) with operators reporting to the operations manager in Rotterdam.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The Trading and Commercial Operator plays - a key role - in our company and is responsible for the operation and execution of the trading contract, taking over the operation from the trader.</p><p>Some of the responsibilities are:</p><ul><li>Completing trade transactional follow-up with counterparties</li><li>Day to day operation of contracts (issuance, checking, amendments and follow-up)</li><li>Preparing, checking, amending and follow-up of finance documents; documentary credits, bid bonds, payment undertaking, invoices etc.</li><li>Preparing vessel's nominations and documentary instructions (B/L’s, C of Origin, customs documents)</li><li>Negotiating key logistical and commercial terms</li><li>Assisting in P&amp;L control by managing operational changes in the systems</li><li>Quantity and quality issue resolution</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience with physical operations or logistics (both shipping and quality issues)</li><li>Experience in commodity trading, oil, logistics and shipping are especially valued</li><li>Knowledge about GTCs, contracts, letters of credit, etc.</li><li>Trade finance knowledge is a plus</li></ul><p><strong>Personal Competences:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and assess risks</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Good analytical skills</li><li>Work proactively and independently</li><li>Problem solving</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Vitol is an international company with offices across all continents that offers the possibility to work abroad</li><li>You will work in a flat and approachable organization</li><li>We have an excellent working atmosphere</li><li>We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package </li></ul>