Gateway Search Hiring! Full Time Operations Executive (Oil Trading) in - Ricebowl

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end vessel operations, including cargo loading, discharge, inspections, and voyage execution.
• Coordinate vessel vetting, cargo nominations, and operational planning to ensure safe and timely delivery of cargoes.
• Monitor and manage laytime and demurrage exposure, proactively resolving operational issues to minimize costs.
• Handle cargo insurance matters, operational claims, and troubleshooting throughout the voyage lifecycle.
• Liaise with buyers, sellers, shipbrokers, shipowners, terminal operators, joint venture partners, and internal teams to ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Work closely with Trading, Middle Office, LNG, Finance & Administration, and Headquarters teams to support cargo execution and operational excellence.
• Coordinate invoicing, freight payments, and settlement of operational expenses with the Finance team.
• Negotiate vessel fixtures and charter party terms with brokers and shipowners.
• Draft and administer charter party agreements and related shipping documentation.
• Execute lifting operations in accordance with Offtake Agreements and related commercial contracts.
• Maintain accurate operational records, databases, and shipping documentation.
• Prepare regular reports on tanker market activities, vessel fixtures, freight trends, and market intelligence to support chartering and trading decisions.
• Provide operational support to the Risk Management and Trading teams as required.
• Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on operational activities.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in shipping operations, chartering, marine logistics, or oil & gas trading operations.
• Sound knowledge of tanker operations, charter parties, voyage execution, laytime, and demurrage.
• Understanding of marine documentation, cargo operations, and international shipping practices.
• Familiarity with Offtake Agreements, marine insurance, and vessel vetting is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with shipping or ERP systems is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced trading environment and are passionate about shipping operations and marine logistics, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a collaborative team supporting global energy trading operations.