CRUDE OIL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Job title: Crude Oil Operations Specialist
Location: London, UK
Job reference #: 32072
Contract type: Permanent
Language requirements: Full command of the English language (written and spoken); knowledge of Italian would be beneficial.

At Eni, we are seeking a Crude Oil Operations Specialist to join Eni Trade & Biofuels (ETB) in London, UK. You will be part of the operations team, working within a dedicated desk and collaborating closely with traders, analysts and other operators in the London-based crude team.

This role requires a certain level of flexibility to share expertise with other members of the operations team and to cover additional operational assignments as needed.

You will work closely with various functions, including Oil and Freight Traders, Shipping Operations, Scheduling, Credit, Middle Office, Back Office, Insurance, Legal, Finance and Contracts.

This position offers unparalleled exposure to the full commodity trading lifecycle - both physical and financial - through close collaboration with our Front Office, Risk functions, Finance, Back Office and multiple business units.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of energy trading, with a particular focus on the growing biofuels market. ETB is committed to your professional development, offering a vibrant environment that values knowledge, innovation, and career progression. This role could be your gateway to exciting new challenges across our global network.

About Eni Trade & Biofuels

ETB is at the cutting edge of sustainability and innovation in the global energy market. As a dynamic force within the Eni group, which is a leader in the energy transition, at ETB we are rapidly establishing ourselves as a key player in the new energy landscape. When you join ETB, you become part of Eni - a leading global energy company with over 32,000 employees in 61 countries. Eni is at the forefront of the energy industry, specializing in exploration, production, transport, marketing and trading of oil, natural gas and biofuels. ETB is the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels trading and shipping company of Eni. We are a diverse and dynamic team of around 300 professionals distributed in three offices (Rome, London and Singapore) with the addition in Houston of Eni Trading & Shipping Inc. (ETS Inc) which handles marketing of oils and petroleum products for the US market. Our team is also involved in marketing Eni's oil equity productions, sourcing hydrocarbons and bio feedstocks, and managing the output of our traditional and green refineries.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day trading operations activities for the relevant commodities, aiming to ensure operational performance and efficiency.
• Handle voyage orders, pro forma invoices, documentary instructions, vessel nominations, letters of credit, provisional and final cargo insurance, narrowing/nomination of dates and quantities, vessel clearance and related tasks.
• Support the demurrage and cost management team with ancillary charges such as demurrage, freight differentials, deviation costs, and dead freight, and assist in their resolution.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships and daily communication with the operations teams of relevant counterparties.
• Act as the main point of contact for all communications with terminals regarding loading programme nominations and related matters.
• Manage relationships and communications with terminals and Eni departments to ensure the efficiency of operational activities.
• Oversee and optimise the operational and contractual aspects of BFOETM paper/chain activities.
• Manage and optimise the physical operations of the North Sea trading portfolio, including equity, third-party and traded cargoes.
• Identify the root cause of any operational issues encountered and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the Group.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong academic credentials with a numeracy-oriented specialisation.
• Understanding of the oil trading operations role would be advantageous.
• Self-disciplined and resilient under pressure.
• Knowledge of the subject and experience in a trading environment would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with cargo documentation, bills of lading, inspection procedures, letters of credit, voyage orders and customs would be beneficial.
• Understanding of Trading & Shipping Operations activities, including cargoes, time charters, voyage charters, vessels and quality & quantity controls, would be beneficial.
• Strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude and an innovative, proactive and efficient approach to work.
• Self-driven, dedicated and results-oriented approach to work.
• Good attention to detail; organised, structured and logical.
• Awareness of procedures and compliance policies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and nurture effective relationships both internally and externally.
• Experience of working in a global and international organisation would be beneficial.
• Full command of the English language (written and spoken); knowledge of Italian would be beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work at pace in a dynamic trading environment, handling time-sensitive, business-critical activities requiring 24/7 responsiveness. Strong planning and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Why ETB
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• Impactful Work: Join a team that plays a crucial role in Eni's Net Zero 2050 strategy, benefiting from Eni's strong trading position and global integration.
• Collaborative Culture: Experience a truly multicultural, supportive, and dynamic work environment.
• Career Growth: Rapid learning opportunities with potential for movement across teams and international roles.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, well-being, and flexible working options.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual , continuous training , and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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