Trading Operator

The Company

BB Energy has a legacy spanning more than six decades. Today, the Group provides expertise across energy trading, operations, logistics, storage and retail. Our diversified portfolio cuts across many segments of the energy industry from trading crude oil and petroleum products to natural gas and renewables. With global operations anchored out of five hub offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, Houston and Athens, BB Energy has a global network of nearly 500 employees in a dozen offices across five continents. Growth and diversification remain cornerstones of BB Energy's business strategy as it supports an energy ecosystem capable of delivering affordable, secure, and increasingly clean energy to the societies that need it most.

Why Join Us?

• We are a fast growing business in one of the most dynamic markets.
• Our team includes some of the leading experts in this field.
• We have a strong entrepreneurial spirit
• We are a well established business with a strong heritage and track record of success globally.
• We have a flat management structure and open management style - all voices heard and all voices count.
• Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Responsibilities Areas

• Check purchase/sale contracts and amendments.
• Follow up compliance with deadlines.
• Coordinate loading/discharge of sea-going vessels and barges as required.
• Follow up on min/max quantities and draft respective restrictions.
• Clear and detailed instructions always consistent with contract both ends (supplier and receiver).
• Receive and understand all information on the Financing and Accounting side of the business (issuing bank, advising bank, L/Cs, open account etc., prepare and tailor invoices)
• Follow up on inspection process and as required Loss Control.
• Coordinate and monitor STS operations.
• Day to day follow up on contracts and deliveries.
• Nominations to vessel shipbrokers, inspectors, and other parties.
• Responsibility for insurance and certificates.
• Responsibility for documents (LOIs, B/Ls, COOs, COQ, COA).
• Invoicing and monitoring of accounts (proformas, credit notes, debit notes).
• Check of all invoices received – correct data in Symphony and check with Risk and issue to Accounting.
• Main point of contact for any troubleshooting

Performance Behaviors

• Be able to network and develop key relationships.
• Be observant and resourceful.
• Be methodical, detail and results orientated.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business, Shipping, Loss Control, Ship Owner
• Experience of 7 + years in pure Trading Operations positions
• Excellent understanding of Incoterms 2010
• Fluent in English; any other language will be considered an asset.
• Clear understanding of operations processes and documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of the global trade business.
• Be proficient in using computer applications and software.