Senior Contracts Analyst

Job Title:

Senior Contracts Analyst

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Trade Support – Senior Contracts Analyst – Houston

Summary of the Company

Founded in 2000, Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most.  With strategic investments in energy infrastructure Gunvor generates sustainable value across the global energy supply chain for its customers.

Overview of Role

Gunvor is seeking a motivated individual who is ready to apply their knowledge in a fast-paced, real-world environment.  The individual will support the deal life-cycle process with the timely preparation and delivery of contracts for all commodities traded by Gunvor USA, as well as verify broker confirmations and counterparty contracts.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the contract process from start to finish

• Prepare and send outgoing contacts

• Receive and review incoming contracts

• Ensure accuracy of deal and contract data

• Interact with counterparty contacts and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies

• Maintain records of internal and external contractual correspondence ·        

• Perform ad-hoc, internal control, reporting, and other process duties

• Implement process and procedure improvements

• Assist with testing software application releases related to contract system functionality

• Complete project work assignments

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Either a bachelor’s degree in business administration, maritime management, or similar related degree; or a qualified paralegal in waterborne shipping, commodity trading, or similar experience

• At least five years of experience with drafting, reviewing, and revising commodity purchase and sale contracts

• At least five years of experience with commodity contracts relating to vessel, barge, and terminal/storage movements with an understanding of the contract provisions that are specific to each modality

• Well versed in physical crude and refined products contract language and provisions

• Thorough understanding of widely used industry standard general terms and conditions and industry standard terms in relation to vessel and barge movements

• Understanding of commodity bills of lading or other shipping documentation

• Knowledge of Incoterms and how these terms are integrated into various contract provisions

 

Beneficial Qualifications / Experience

      

• Experience as an operator for vessels or barges

• Experience with demurrage claims

• Experience with commodity contracts relating to vessel, truck, rail, or pipeline movements

• Experience with RINs, LCFS, or other emissions related contracts

 

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

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