Crude Oil Cargo Operator

Title: Crude Oil Cargo Operator
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + discretionary bonus
Location: London, UK

Imperium Commodity Search is working with a global oil trading conglomerate specializing in the trade of crude and oil products into EMEA markets. They are looking for someone with experience handling cargo operations for crude oil ideally within an oil / energy trading company and with strong knowledge of the West African markets to join their team in London.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Diligently maintain and regularly update/manage records of all physical contract operations
• Review purchase and sale contracts;
• Send chartering applications when necessary, get vessels approved by the suppliers and buyers, send documentation instructions, appoint inspection company, apply insurance when necessary, and secure invoices from suppliers;
• Liaise with Trading, Contracts, Shipping, Trade Finance, Cargo Control and Demurrage Claims teams; work closely with the Finance Department on the financial issues;
• Monitor vessel movements, identify quantity loss and quality off-spec and assist Cargo Control to lodge claim against suppliers/owners;
• Observe B/L date and B/L quantity of all hedged cargoes and keep physical traders and OTC traders informed of any change;
• Update data in trading system promptly and accurately;
• Strictly meet the timing requirements in the operation procedures;

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ working within commodity / cargo operations handling / focusing on crude oil into West Africa
• Solid experience handling and drafting letters of Credit (LC’s) for international transactions along with working alongside trade finance teams.
• Proven experience managing relations and processes with Ship operators / Owners / Logistics Company’s / Customers / End Users.
• Proven track record working within an international trading company within an Operations role, Understanding relevant documentation and compliance requirements for the Commodity sector.
• Effectively executed operational tasks across Africa (ideal candidate will have experience dealing in WAF)
• Experience dealing with banks and financial institutions
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cargo operations
• Experience working in an international oil trading company preferred
• Located in London, UK or willing to relocate – must hold full right to work in UK without sponsorship
• Educated to degree level or degree level qualification
• Fluent in English, additional languages a bonus (Spanish, French, Mandarin)

For more information on this opportunity please contact Dan Day:
Email: dan.day@imperiumcs.com
Tel: +44 (0)203 927 5093 (UK)