Total Energies recrute opérateur de négoce – brut H/F, Suisse

 

Job Description

About Us

TotalEnergies has developed a strong expertise in oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity trading. Trading entities are based in Geneva, Paris, Houston and Singapore.
Today, thanks to an international openness, a political and economic stability and strong competences in the financing of commodity trading and shipping, Switzerland has a leading position in international commodity trade.

This is why TotalEnergies installed naturally its European trading hub across oil and biofuels, natural gas and electricity in Geneva, which now bring together very large teams around trading activities: Trading & Shipping (T&S) and TotalEnergies Gas and Power (TGP).

Job Dimension

The Trading Operations team is essential in the trading organisation and requires reliable and committed people who thrive working in a fast-paced and real time environment. As we value collaboration and teamwork, we are looking for enthusiastic people with a cooperative mind-set to join our central team located in Geneva, HQ of the Trading & Shipping branch of TotalEnergies. As a Trading Operator, you will be closely working with traders and counterparties to coordinate all aspects of the post-deal trading activity from trade inception to completion.

What you will do

  • Adhere to HSE, Code of Conduct, Business Integrity and all other applicable company policies and procedures at all times.
  • Verify the coherence and the feasibility of Trading negotiations and formalize commercial contracts.
  • Evaluate all the costs derived from transactions and communicate all operational data having a financial impact on Trading results (prices, hedges, freight, currency…).
  • Follow up the vessels chartered by the Group (spot, COA or T/C) and optimize the rotations and loading plans.
  • Coordinate logistics of all loading/discharging by sea and/or overland and avoid/mitigate any potential hazardous situations.
  • Ensure compliance with vetting procedures for seagoing vessels and barges.
  • Nominate essential service providers (independent inspectors, loss controllers, additive suppliers etc.) and control the accuracy and consistency of the obtained results.
  • Obtain financial guarantees from counterparties, control and/or amend them before cargo loading/unloading, in conjunction with the Credit department.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory aspects (REACH, Customs, VAT etc.) in collaboration with respective support departments.
  • Ensure storage and process contracts are diligently managed (quantities/qualities/financial exposure/customs etc.).
  • Identify the cause of any encountered operational problems and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the Group.
  • Submit damage reports to the insurers and compile and follow claim files.
  • Manage the invoicing and payment process and recovery of funds when applicable.
  • Where applicable to the role, manages and optimises equity lifting by having an in depth understanding of Lifting Agreements and Terminal Procedures, including Availabilities, Payment Quantities etc.
  • Participate in projects to simplify and streamline all operational flows sustainably and through innovative new tools and procedures.
  • Seek value-add opportunities through market intelligence and optimisation of logistics and trading deals, in conjunction with Traders and all other relevant stakeholders.

 

Context and environment

Fast-paced, dynamic trading environment with time-sensitive, business critical activities requiring 24/7 responsiveness, strong planning and organizational skills and attention to details. Ability to work with limited supervision.
Key interface and internal coordinator between all involved internal departments (Trading, Treasury, Credit, Financial Control, Accounting, Shipping, Vetting, Demurrage, AQB etc.) and third parties.

Candidate profile

Your profile

  • Undergraduate or Graduate level degree with minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience either in physical oil operations (crude or products) or in a middle office, analyst, supply and logistics role with a specific focus on Crude ;
  • Good practical knowledge of Legal and Contractual aspects (Incoterms, Customs & Excise and VAT), Finance (Credit, Cost Control, Treasury), Shipping (Vetting and Waterborne Transport), Quality and Loss Control ;
  • Good understanding of Oil Markets and Price Risk Management.
  • Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, solid negotiation skills, solution-oriented attitude, collaborative mind-set, proactivity ;
  • Ability to seize the big picture perspective. Strong sense of accountability and commitment ;
  • Excellent command of Occupational Information Systems ;
  • Fluent in English, French and any other language considered as a plus.

At TotalEnergies, we believe that our employees’ fulfillment has its roots in the wealth of the experiences they are offered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to respecting diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organization or minority group

 

Offer ID : 44015BR

Metier : General S/T Responsabilities

Employment type : Regular position

Experience level required : Minimum 3 years

Employer company : TOTSA TOTAL OIL TRADING SA

Branch : Trading-Shipping

Salary currency : CHF

Interview location : GENEVE

 

About us / company profile

Become one of the drivers of energy transition with TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping.

TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people

Trading Shipping :

Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. We are one of the most active players in the international oil markets, trading with a vast network of customers and suppliers worldwide: national oil companies, producers, other oil majors, refiners, traders, distributors and end-users.

We have developed a set of trading strategies and expertise, which allows us to respond permanently to market changes and opportunities, on all physical and paper oil markets.

Satisfying the energy needs of a growing world population, curbing global warming, and adapting to changing customer behaviors and expectations are the three challenges that TotalEnergies must meet over the next 20 years. With its biomass blending and trading activity, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is an active participant in the development of sustainable biofuels. Our maritime transport expertise also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of sea transportation and we recently announced the time chartering of new vessels equipped with LNG propulsion.
Learn more about us on:
https://ts.totalenergies.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/total/life/979fceb8-cd76-40d0-bb97-ed457c7868a9/