Trading Operations Specialist

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee the full lifecycle of crude oil and petroleum products trading operations, including the negotiation, administration, and execution of international trade contracts and all related documentation.
• Conductbusiness negotiations and maintain professional correspondence with counterparties and stakeholders.
• Monitorand optimize supply chain logistics to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate trade capture, reconciliation, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Coordinate with traders, shipping companies, suppliers, and customers to ensure the timely and efficient execution of transactions.
• Oversee the preparation and verification of all cargo and financial documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, customs declarations, letters of credit, insurance certificates, and other related documents.
• Monitormarket developments, operational risks, and potential bottlenecks that may impact trade execution.
• Maintain and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, receivers, shipping and customs agents, and government authorities.
• Perform trade reconciliations between internal systems and external counterparties.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve operational discrepancies and risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, industry standards, and internal company policies.
• Support the continuous improvement of trade operations processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Russian language- professional, English language, French language– professional (all mandatory).
• Strong understanding of trade operations and physical commodities trading.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, accountability, and accuracy in data processing.
• Soundknowledge of international trade regulations, foreign trade activities (Import/Export), logistics processes, and Incoterms