Marks Sattin

Trader Analyst

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Job Description

My client is currently looking for a Trading Analyst based in London . You will be responsible for supporting traders and managers by reporting, researching, and calculations and working on any “ad hoc” requests assigned by the team /line manager. About: My Client is one of the leading integrated energy companies with activities in exploration, production, transport, and marketing of oil and natural gas with a market capitalisation of €66 billion and near €100bn turnover. It is not only a leading international upstream Company but also Europe’s largest natural gas Company. MAIN JOB FUNCTION: As an integrated member of Product Trading team, the primary responsibility of the job holder will be assisting my client with the following: - Support to traders and managers; - Reporting, research and calculations; - Work on any “ad hoc” requests assigned by the team /line manager. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Support traders in the following activities: • Analyse market data in order to help developing and executing trades. Ensure exposure position and P&L reports are accurate; • Ensure physical transactions are booked accurately; • Ensure a correct booking of derivatives transactions; • Set up, maintain and improve a cargo tracking system (vessels b/l, destination, WS rate.) • Deal with Middle Office for P&L, exposure and pricing reconciliation; • identify problems, breaking them down into components, and devising effective solutions 2.Prepare various reports, spreadsheets and research projects: • Market analysis (supply and demand, global crack spreads, margins) • Weekly internal presentation of P&L, physical and paper activity • Daily update of excel sheet, reflecting market structure and movements • Arb and Crack calculations • Track refinery turnarounds • Shipping Cargoes Tracking 3.The role may also require assistance with the following tasks: • Risk management and market monitoring • Dealing with Shipping Department, Operations, Contracts and other Trading desks including Overseas offices in Houston and Singapore as instructed by traders; • Interacting with Counterparties (including my clients Group divisions) as instructed by traders. QUALIFICATIONS&SKILLS REQUIRED - University Degree in a Quantitative Studies (Engineering, Math, Statistics, Physics or IT) or Economics/Finance - 3 years minimum of relevant experience in the trading business - Advanced knowledge of Excel/VBA. Knowledge of SQL and Python is a plus. - Ensuring accuracy in data analysis and reporting - Ability to evaluate information objectively and make reasoned judgments. - Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Ability to develop skills such as strategic thinking, decisiveness and risk awareness. - Flexibility to operate in challenging and ever changing environment. - Well organised and good attention to detail. - Result oriented approach and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. - Self-motivated and proactive, responsible and reliable. - Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills. - Drive, innovation and genuine interest in energy and trading. - Strong team player and positive attitude.