Senior Contracts Analyst

Job Title: Senior Contracts Analyst

Type: Full Time

Pay: £60,000-£70,000

Location: London, 3 days a week 

A dynamic and fast-growing commodity trading organisation are offering the opportunity for a Senior Contracts Analyst to join their Contracts and Confirmations Team. 

Role Overview

As a Senior Contracts Analyst, you will be responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle of their physical oil trades. You will collaborate closely with traders, legal teams, and external counterparties to ensure the accurate and timely execution of contracts and confirmations. This role requires a deep understanding of the oil trading industry, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex contract structures in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Contracts Analyst include:

• Review counter party contracts and respond promptly, first addressing any trade discrepancies with internal stakeholders
• Reconcile trades within the system of record and against all supporting documentation
• Manage the full contract life-cycle and counter contracts to conclusion
• Maintain a strong audit trail and document management best practice in the electronic tracking and logging of contracts and all related documents and correspondence
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within the Contracts and Confirmations team 

Key Requirements of the Senior Contracts Analyst include:

• Strong background in contracts working for a physical oil trading company
• Deep understanding of physical oil trade flows and contract terms
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, including an ability to manage complex terms and conditions
• Familiarity with global oil trading regulations, including sanctions, trade compliance and anti-corruption laws 

The role is onsite 3 days per week in London with a salary range of £60-70k, depending on experience. The wider package includes bonus, pension, Bupa healthcare and more. 

If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong contracts background in physical oil trading, please apply for immediate consideration.