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Our Client is a truly global Commodity trading company who trade both physical and financial commodities including, Gas & Power, Oil, Metals, and Agricultural products, and more The business is firmly established with offices in London, the US, Europe and Asia and the role provides the opportunity to establish your career within the Commodity trading industry. The candidate will be responsible for carrying out front to back contract documentation processes for a range of commodities, including products such as Metals, Crude, Environmental Products, Biofuels, Gasoline and Distillates, both physical and financial. Daily functions include generating and transmitting contracts, processing broker recaps and counterparty contracts, and completing daily reporting tasks along with providing support for major projects and ad hoc tasks. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to follow procedures, identify controls gaps, and problem solve. Effective time management and prioritization, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, following up on outstanding issues to ensure resolution, and recognizing when to escalate problems are key to the role. The candidate should have the ability to look beyond specific tasks and ask questions relevant to their role and demonstrate the use of sound judgment in decision making. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Generate, prepare, and review commodities contracts for a range of commodities products. Reconcile trade details against trade tickets, counterparty contracts and broker recaps. Analyze and identify contract terms that will place company and shareholders at risk. Communicate with internal stakeholders such as Ops, Legal, Credit, Settlements, Traders, and Compliance to resolve identified risks and draft required changes. Ensure terms of all contracts adhere to corporate risk policy and business standard. Escalate any issues that contradict internal policies to management. Special projects as and when required. REQUIREMENTS: Two to four years knowledge and experience of front-to-back trade contracts processes for a range of physical and financial commodities products. B.A. degree or equivalent, preferably in a business, finance, or energy related field. Strong MS Word & Excel. Strong analytical skills. Strong organizational and communication skills. Sound decision making skills. Systems: Experience of Tempest, Epsilon, Balsamo & Aspect desirable but not essential. A willingness to learn new skills and a commitment to applying and developing such skills for the greater benefit of the back office group.

Our Client is a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trading and Shipping business who are experiencing rapid growth. By leveraging deep industry expertise and expansive global reach, they provide customized, forward-thinking solutions that enhance operational performance and drive long-term success in today's fast-paced business environment. The ability to adjust quickly to shifting conditions is a core strength, allowing operations to remain steady even in unpredictable environments. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Strategy and Management Serve as a key member of the leadership team shaping company strategy, growth, and risk appetite. Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the Group's business objectives and growth targets. Provide financial insight to support financing initiative, asset acquisition, decision-making process and shape its corporate governance. Assess financial risks and opportunities and manage risk mitigation initiatives. Group Accounting and Consolidation Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for UK and overseas entities, ensuring full compliance with relevant local regulations and group policies. Lead group consolidation and preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP Deliver timely and accurate financial reports to internal and external stakeholders. Asset Management Assist in the strategic management and optimization of the company's asset portfolio. Support asset acquisition and disposal decisions by analysing potential profitability and financial impact. Financial Budgeting and Reporting Develop, implement, and manage annual group-wide budgets. Lead financial forecasting and variance analysis. Conduct cost and performance analysis to identify and implement cost saving opportunities. Risk, Compliance & Treasury Manage financial risk across areas such as foreign exchange, commodity credit exposure, liquidity allocation, and counterparty risk Support commercial and chartering teams with pricing strategy, counterparty credit review, and exposure management. Monitor global market trends, FX exposure, hedging (Swap/Collar/Fwd), pricing mechanisms for commodities (LME) and shipping (FFA), counterparty credit review, and trade credit exposure. Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships, onboarding new businesses, cash flow forecasting, and financing arrangements. Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards, tax obligations, and financial regulations in all relevant jurisdictions. Trade finance & Trading Foster relationship for trade finance opportunities and raise funds Managing Trade Finance Instruments Transaction Financing & Cash Flow Support Document Handling & Compliance Risk Management Stakeholder Coordination Reporting & Monitoring Finance Staff Leadership and Development Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams to drive performance and accountability. Foster a collaborative team culture and cross-functional partnerships across departments. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development of finance personnel. Taxation and Corporate Structure Direct tax planning and compliance across jurisdictions to optimize the Group's tax position. Work with legal and advisory teams to maintain an efficient and compliant corporate structure. Compliance and ISO Ensure financial practices comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Support company-wide ISO compliance efforts in coordination with internal departments. Pension and Staff benefits Review employee benefits pension and health insurance Deal with payroll

Our client specialises in the sourcing and supply of edible nuts into the confectionary industry and are key suppliers to major names across the sector. Reporting to the Director, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Administrator to support the smooth and efficient running of daily office operations. The ideal candidate will handle a wide range of administrative and accounting tasks, ensuring that the office functions effectively and professionally. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Finance Duties: Processing supplier invoices, expenses and credit notes and investigating any discrepancies. Setting up payments in the company bank accounts for authorisation. Sending payment instructions and loan requests to the bank, followed by processing all relevant bank charges in ITAS. Reporting on European VAT. Reconciliation of supplier statements. FX reconciliation by processing the currency in ITAS. Assisting the Finance Director with bank reconciliation against the ledgers as and when required. Preparing payment letters/instructions with accompanying loan documents for purchase invoices. Administration & Office Duties: Contract set up and record management using the commodity trading program ITAS, includes maintenance of client details. Sending contracts to the counter parties and chasing any outstanding unsigned contracts. Assisting the logistics department when required such as logging new documents received, updating details on ITAS and scanning them into the shared drive. Reception/switchboard duties. Organising samples to be posted/couriered when required by the traders. Provide ad-hoc admin support to the Managing Director and other traders. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Solid grounding in administration, ideally with experience in a commodity trading or commercial environment. Excellent Organisational Skills. Attention To Detail. The ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of ITAS is an advantage.

Working within an entrepreneurial Energy Trading company The Trade/Product Control Analyst will work closely with the traders, operators and finance departments in system implementation, daily P&L, exposure and risk metric production for the Energy business generating management information measuring trading exposures, hedging performance and development and delivery of a full suite of trading risk controls measures (market, credit and cash risk) against agreed benchmarks. He/she is responsible within the team for adherence to well defined trade controls within a strict framework of delegated authorities. He/she is responsible for ensuring data integrity and systems for all existing and developing exposure management and entrepreneurial trading activities. The role provides the post holder with an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the energy and commodities trading business, its commercial environment, and trading gas, power and renewables instruments. The role is seen as a developmental steppingstone within the industry with multiple career paths available thereafter. Responsibilities & Accountabilities Ensure the trading control environment is robust, policies are adhered to, and resources / skill sets are appropriate. Support systems strategies for the control function with respect to exposure management and MI systems. Manage trade control systems Ensure paper trading activity is settled promptly through the timely issue of invoices. This will include paper hedging carried out on behalf of other group businesses as required. Ensure profits are allocated to correct profit centres within results. Supervise daily/weekly/monthly trading exposure and daily profit & loss reporting. Supervise KPI calculation and ensure reporting deadlines are met. Ensure that accurate positions for economic stocks are maintained in order to enable management of price risk. Ensure that MI data are reconciled to physical stocks. Ensure reconciliation of management information to financial accounts is completed and issues are addressed. With training and support, provide risk analysis in assessing new trading strategies, trading limits, stocks and other business assessment of risk. Skills & Knowledge Required Qualification Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). Financial, Accounting, or similar qualification. Experience: Relevant experience is a positive Technical competencies (existing and to be developed): Science and maths Business Commodities/energy Can do attitude Financial competencies (existing and to be developed): Control and Assurance Trading risk management

Our client is an established trader of Commodity and Energy products based in Central London. They offer a unique chance to work within a continuously growing and diversifying business, with a strong commercial appetite. As the Financial Control Analyst, you will report to the Financial Controller within the broader Finance team. You will be exposed to an array of different traded commodities and be responsible for co-ordinating the financial close process. Essentially, the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in a related position, with experience in Energy products and markets. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE: Responsible for co-ordinating the financial close process. A key contributor to the scheduling, co-ordinating and minuting the monthly close process, identification and documentation of any appropriate actions or issues, and working with partners in the business to achieve a successful and smooth closing process for all business lines. Responsible for ensuring that the ETRM system control reconciliations are in place and operating effectively to support the accounts generation process. Responsible for executing a range of reconciliation activities as part of the MIMA process. Expected to contribute to the development of the reconciliation tools and activities to drive improved efficiency and quality of outcome. Responsible for generating and distributing management information on both a regular and ad-hoc basis as necessary. Responsible for co-ordinating with business partners to ensure transactional systems are as up to date as would be operationally expected, and visibility of transactions throughout the deal life cycle are understood and transparent through the use of appropriate KPIs; Working with IT on continual improvement to support efficient and accurate close process. EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Degree level education, preferably in Finance /Banking /Mathematics /Statistics /Engineering Demonstrable experience in relevant position. Experience in Energy products and markets. Commodities/Derivatives Product Control and/or Financial Control/Internal Audit and/or Accounting. Experience in both Accounting and Product Control an advantage Track record of improving (or devising and implementing) controls and procedures. Track record of improving existing procedures. Experience of managing or supporting significant business growth. Project management experience. Able to take, and maintain, an independent approach and challenge where appropriate.

Our client is a successful, renowned Global Commodity Trading house. This role is based in the Finance team here in London, where they trade various products including Oil, Gas & Power. As Leader of Finance Operations in London, you will be accountable for the end-to-end settlements process for all London Trading Desks within the Oil, Gas, Power & LNG Group. You will be accountable for ensuring that all settlements targets and KPIs are met. The role will sit within the Finance function and report to the Global CFO. Duties and responsibilities as follows: Accountable for the management and performance of the team, including personnel development, performance management and day to day workload management Ensuring resolution of any day-to-day operational issues Reporting and monitoring workload as requested Ownership of the end-to-end invoicing process, including: Physical Receivable Invoice Management (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Create and dispatch receivable invoices (with support from other functions as required) across physical trades and secondary costs Physical Payable Invoice Management (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Receive, validate and process payable invoices (with support from other functions as required) across physical trades and secondary costs Brokerage Payable Invoice Management: Receive, validate and process broker statements Errors and Invoice Amendment Management: Manage all invoice errors and amendments (with support from other functions as required) Receivable Management: Manage receivables, including cash application and debt management Intercompany Management: Manage intercompany balances and invoicing processes Liaising with internal desks/teams and external parties on the resolution of Finance Operations enquiries Managing the resolution of queries from internal desks/teams and external parties Identification and management of settlement disputes Resolving settlements issues to improve our balance sheet position on all settlements runs - including working with Finance teams to continuously evolve ways of improving the cash conversion cycle Overseeing counterparty information and ensuring that their billing and settlements information is in line and up to date, with support from other support functions as required Creating and reviewing internal processes, ensuring compliance with the Group and wider industry requirements as well as continuous improvement and efficiencies, in collaboration with regional offices Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of Finance Operations, to drive efficiency and improved performance (for example, system enhancements, workflow, and automation), in collaboration with regional offices Setting and evolving KPI's for the team in line with management expectations and Finance Operations performance targets, in collaboration with regional offices Identify, design, and implement operational and management reporting requirements, including KPIs and key analytics Periodic and ad hoc management reporting Accomplishing other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Global CFO The ideal candidate disposes of: Experience in managing a settlements team, ideally for a global commodities / energy company Knowledge of trading Knowledge of physical commodities (desirable) Knowledge of accounting and reporting standards (desirable) Focus on operational improvement Ability to work well under pressure Good attention to detail (analytical, methodological and tenacious) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to prioritise and manage the team's workload effectively Willing to learn new subjects and acquire new skills Comfortable working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially excel

Senior Risk Manager - Crude Oil Desk Permanent - Based: New York (Relocation Available) Competitive Salary Our Client is a world-class, globally renowned Commodity business with a truly global reach; this role exists within the Energy Trading business which trades various products including Oil & Gas. The successful candidate will work as part of the broader Risk Management team and form a newly created mid-level management team responsible for and dedicated to trading desks/products. The successful candidate will benefit from a career in a fast-paced Commodity trading environment, with great exposure to traders and the Senior Management team. Whilst continuous Risk/Product Control training will be provided (if required), the candidate will bring strong technical skills from a current/previous career spent in a Top 4 Accountancy/consultancy firm and/or commodity trading house. The successful candidate will enjoy a prove yourself culture with lots of exposure to the Front Office and Senior Management. A background in commodities, specifically oil and/or gas is an advantage but not essential. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who is keen to get involved and is able to work without close supervision. The successful candidate will be technically able and highly personable with a strong desire to achieve the highest standards. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to: To work closely with the traders and operators to ensure accurate and timely entry and maintenance of physical and derivatives trades in the reporting systems. Daily P&L production and reporting Month end, quarter end, and year-end closing of the books, Day to day activities including posting month-end journal entries, clearing open items, preparation of account analysis and reconciliations. Review of trial balance reports. To assess accuracy and aptness of marks-to-market and monitor and report positions and profit-and-loss, providing commentary where necessary. To monitor pricing exposure and ensure that hedging is executed in line with the trading team's requirements and company policy. Contribute professional judgment on financial matters, and on ways of improving the controls and processes. Functional managerial duties for small team including graduates. ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: The successful candidate will have a degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent. A numerical degree is an advantage. Coding knowledge (VBA and python) is desired. Current/previous work-based experience gained within a Top 4 Accounting practice/consultancy and/or commodity trading house. Commodity experience, specifically oil and/or gas is desired however not required. Commercial acumen and good eye for detail, with strong academic background Good communication and team player skills Self-starter, with the ability to work collaboratively, but also as an independent contributor. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Ability to motivate and mentor more junior members of the team.

Our client is a trader of Commodity and Energy products including, Gas, Power, LNG and Oil etc. based in Central London. This role provides support to the dynamic, successful Biofuels Trading Desk, by ensuring sustainability documentation is maintained consistently with internal procedures, ISCC guidelines and other national schemes. The role will also support the trading desk during external certification audits for ISCC, conducted by the certification body. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of Biofuels Mass Balance: Ensure the Desk is compliant with its sustainability obligations. Management of the Mass Balance spreadsheet, including all updates and reconciliations. Full verification for every quarter close. Perform validation checks on incoming and outgoing Sustainability documents, ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability schemes. Operations: Planning of stock moves with Operations to ensure Mass Balance is balanced at the end of a quarter. Stay connected with Operations to ensure vessel moves are tracked and a full understanding of the physical operation. Liaise with Operations on queries and follow up on any additional information required. Manage relationships with Key Stakeholders: Manage relationships with external counterparties in terms of delivery of documents and queries, ensuring timelines are met and monitoring of company certifications. Monitor Sustainability Position and deliver reporting of forward positions and tracking of delivery notes to the Biodiesel Trading Bench. Liaise with the Contracts team to ensure correct sustainability wording is documented in trading contracts. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Degree level education (Or equivalent) Demonstrable experience with sustainability legislation and compliance. Keen to learn about the Bio Diesel industry. Pragmatic; works in a methodical and structured way. Intermediate excel skills. Clear and concise communicator, with fluent command of the English language. Knowledge of ISCC best practice and application would be advantageous. Able to work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Able to work with a wide variety of people of all levels from different departments, both internally and externally.

Our client is a leading International Integrated Energy Trading Company; a trader of Commodity and Energy products including Crude and Oil Products, Gas, Power and LNG. The Demurrage Team is responsible for handling payable and receivable demurrage and shipping related ancillary charges. Covering contract, charter party and barge demurrage; they are responsible for the verification, negotiation and payment of demurrage claims, and other related shipping costs such as deviation, detention, port costs etc., in order to minimise exposure to claims wherever possible. As a Demurrage Analyst, you will work as part of a team and your key responsibilities will include but may not be limited to: Contractual Demurrage: As directed and guided by the Demurrage Manager, issues, negotiates settlement of and recovers contractual receivable demurrage claims always within time bar deadlines. Analyses and negotiates contractual payable demurrage claims. Charter Party Demurrage: As directed by the Demurrage Manager, receives, analyses and settles charter party demurrage claims. Issues, negotiates, analyses and settles barge demurrage claims. Co-operates closely with all other departments, especially trading and contracts department, where advice on terms relating to laytime and demurrage is required. Good advice is essential to reduce the company's exposure at source within contract terms. Accurately and thoroughly maintains Excel tracking database of all payable and receivable claims. This is the 'master' document and accuracy is essential as this data is used to support trading P&L. Assist to prepare financial monthly report for line management as required with content to include GM and LV monthly reports identifying root-cause analysis and time-line report. EXPERIENCE NEEDED: Degree or qualified by experience. Understanding of oil contracts, products, grades, qualities, geopolitical and environmental influence on commodity markets Excellent working knowledge of BEEPEEVOY 3 and industry GT&C's Ability to analyze data with a very high level of attention to detail and accuracy Ability to effectively communicate through both written correspondence and verbal communication Extensive and proven experience within a similar role in Shipping Engaging and pro-active personality. Ability to defend claims/disputes firmly when required balanced with a commercial approach. 'Can do - Will do' approach to difficulties and challenges. Possess a high sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately

Our client is a successful, renowned Global Commodity Trading house. This role is based in the Finance team in London, which is the HQ for Oil and Gas trading activities. As a new Financial Operations/Settlements Analyst, you will be accountable for supporting the Financial Operations Manager in ensuring a timely, accurate and complete end-to-end settlements process for all London Trading Desks within the Oil Group. You will also support the team to ensure all settlements targets and KPI's are met. Key Responsibilities: Completion of the day-to-day workload as prescribed by your line manager. Ensuring resolution of any day-to-day operational issues and escalating where appropriate. Building relationships, both internally and externally, to create and support business information flow. Complete the end-to-end invoicing process, including: Physical Receivable Invoice Process (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Create, check, and dispatch receivable invoices across physical trades and secondary costs. Physical Payable Invoice Process (including provisional and prepayment invoices): Receive, validate, and process payable invoices across physical trades and secondary costs. Brokerage Payable Invoice Process: Receive, validate, and process broker statements. Errors and Invoice Amendment: Problem solve process invoice errors and amendments with support from other functions, as required. Monitor receivables, including cash application and debt management. Monitor intercompany balances and invoicing processes. Liaising with internal desks/teams, in particular Operations and Risk Management, on the resolution of settlement disputes. Monitor and resolve queries from external parties escalating where required. Resolving settlements issues to improve our balance sheet position on all settlements runs: including working with Finance teams to continuously evolve ways of improving the cash conversion cycle. Follow team processes to ensure all counterparty, billing and settlement information is in line with company policy and up to date. Support and review regular updates of the internal processes within the FinOps area. Proactively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the scope of Finance Operations, to drive efficiency and improved performance. Meet KPI's and performance targets allocated to your area. Provide review and commentary to team reporting and analytics such as month end open items reporting. Support the manager with periodic and ad hoc management reporting. Key Skills and Experience: Experience of working in settlements (desirable). Knowledge of trading. Knowledge of straight-through processing from trading to accounting (desirable). Focus on operational improvement. Ability to work well under pressure. Good attention to detail (analytical, methodological, and tenacious). Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively. Willing to learn new subjects and acquire new skills. Comfortable working in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel.

We are looking for a Certification Coordinator to work within the Sustainability Team of a Global Commodity Trading business to coordinate the certification positions within the Global business. The role involves data analysis and monitoring global positions with numerous spreadsheets, online portals and daily shipping documentation. RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintaining the Certification stock positions through use of Excel or Portals Working with the global teams to match certification with physical commodity procurements. Updating the various certification portals with transactions. Develop a knowledge of the standards and 3rd party portals, and use this knowledge to promote improved automation of our positions Computing and dispatching traceability certificates for clients Processing of invoices from service providers Assisting with preparation for yearly audits and eventually running these audits SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience within a similar background, data, commodities, or shipping background would be an advantage but would also consider a Graduate with placement experience. Experience or interest in Sustainability or Certification would be of benefit Good/Solid Excel skills and ability to work on multiple s/sheets and use this daily for work. Numerate and analytical with very good attention to detail Strong self organisation and motivation skills Excellent communication skills Self-Starter, enthusiastic, proactive, strong interest for commodity markets

Our client is a trader of Commodity and Energy products including, Gas, Power, LNG and Oil etc. based in Central London. This role provides support to the dynamic, successful Biofuels Trading Desk, by ensuring sustainability documentation is maintained consistently with internal procedures, ISCC guidelines and other national schemes. The role will also support the trading desk during external certification audits for ISCC, conducted by the certification body. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of Biofuels Mass Balance: Ensure the Desk is compliant with its sustainability obligations. Management of the Mass Balance spreadsheet, including all updates and reconciliations. Full verification for every quarter close. Perform validation checks on incoming and outgoing Sustainability documents, ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability schemes. Operations: Planning of stock moves with Operations to ensure Mass Balance is balanced at the end of a quarter. Stay connected with Operations to ensure vessel moves are tracked and a full understanding of the physical operation. Liaise with Operations on queries and follow up on any additional information required. Manage relationships with Key Stakeholders: Manage relationships with external counterparties in terms of delivery of documents and queries, ensuring timelines are met and monitoring of company certifications. Monitor Sustainability Position and deliver reporting of forward positions and tracking of delivery notes to the Biodiesel Trading Bench. Liaise with the Contracts team to ensure correct sustainability wording is documented in trading contracts. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Degree level education (Or equivalent) Experience working in biofuels, ideally with previous responsibilities for sustainability. Strong understanding of sustainability commercials Intermediate Excel skills Pragmatic; works in a methodical and structured way. Intermediate excel skills. Clear and concise communicator, with fluent command of the English language. Knowledge of ISCC best practice and application would be advantageous. Able to work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Able to work with a wide variety of people of all levels from different departments, both internally and externally.