Trading Operations Specialist (Fuel Oil)

Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end execution of fuel oil trading transactions, ensuring smooth operational flow from deal conclusion to final settlement. Coordinate closely with traders, suppliers, vessel operators, terminal operators, surveyors, inspectors, and counterparties to execute physical fuel oil cargoes efficiently. Monitor vessel schedules, cargo movements, terminal operations, loading and discharge activities to ensure timely delivery. Review and verify contractual terms, ensuring compliance with sales and purchase agreements, charter parties, and operational procedures. Prepare and manage shipping documentation, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Quantity and Quality, cargo manifests, and delivery documents. Liaise with internal departments including trading, risk, finance, credit, and accounting teams to ensure accurate trade capture and settlement. Monitor inventory positions, storage movements, blending activities, and terminal stock reconciliations where applicable. Calculate and track demurrage, detention, freight costs, operational expenses, and other voyage-related charges. Ensure timely issuance and verification of invoices, payment instructions, and settlement documentation. Resolve operational issues, claims, discrepancies, and disputes with counterparties and service providers. Maintain accurate records of trade execution and operational performance. Monitor market logistics, port congestion, vessel delays, and supply chain disruptions that may impact cargo movements. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, sanctions requirements, and HSE standards. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Studies, Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Economics, or a related discipline. Minimum 2–5 years of experience in commodity trading operations, preferably within fuel oil, refined products, bunker fuels, or petroleum products. Strong understanding of physical oil trading operations, shipping logistics, and commodity trade flows. Knowledge of Incoterms, charter parties, Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, and commodity trade documentation. Familiarity with tanker operations, terminal operations, storage management, and cargo execution processes. Experience handling operational exposure across Asia, Middle East, or global fuel oil markets will be advantageous. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment and manage multiple cargoes simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commodity trading systems such as Endur, Aspect, CTRM, Allegro, or similar platforms. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.