Main Purpose: Risk Management & Reporting and Product Control functions of accounting and financial reporting are the core aspects of the Deals Desk role. Risk Management entails measuring, verifying, reporting and mitigating risks arising out of the physical and derivative oil business. Product Control entails validating the accuracy and legitimacy of the accounting and financial reporting of the Profit and Loss numbers arising out of the business. Management Reporting of performance with historic comparisons and market analysis. Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities: Product level management and reporting of Risk, Exposures and P&L arising out of physical and derivative oil trading strategies Generating forward curves used to mark-to-market the business daily Product Level analysis of performance of the business through Positions, Profit and Loss and Volume analysis and reporting these to the Product Head and other Senior Management Collaborating closely with other key departments of Credit, Tax, Accounting, Operations and Chartering to ensure smooth functioning of the day-to-day business translates into accurate reporting daily User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with IT to constantly improve proprietary Trading and Risk Management systems Understanding of physical & derivative oil markets inclusive of its underlying structures and instruments Awareness of trading models and trading strategies and exposures that arise out of them Expertise in Proprietary Trading and Risk Management Systems Advanced Excel skills Strong work-ethic & organisational skills Excellent communication Multi-tasking ability Key Relationships and Department Overview: Reports into Deals Desk Team Lead with business level reporting into Global Product Manager. Key Relationships: Deals Desk Management, Regional Senior Management, Finance, Chartering, Credit, Demurrage, Tax, Compliance, Deals Desk team At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains. A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.
