Oil Trading Operator (Biofuels)

Location Geneva
Discipline: Commodities
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Freddie Ricks

Contact email: freddie.ricks@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3571
Published: about 11 hours ago

Our client, a leading global oil trading company, is seeking an experienced Trading Operator to join their Biofuels trading desk. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end operational execution of biofuel cargoes across barges and tankers, ensuring efficient and compliant delivery of physical trades. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced commercial environment, closely integrated with traders, risk, finance, and counterparties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full operational lifecycle of biofuel cargoes (imports, exports, and domestic movements) by barge, tanker, and pipeline.

  • Liaise with traders, suppliers, buyers, brokers, terminals, inspectors, and ship agents to ensure smooth and timely execution of all physical operations.

  • Prepare and review shipping and contractual documentation, including nominations, voyage instructions, BLs, LOIs, and demurrage claims.

  • Monitor vessel schedules, loading/unloading operations, and cargo quality/quantity performance.

  • Coordinate inventory, blending, and product transfers at storage terminals.

  • Ensure all operations comply with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards related to biofuels (ISCC, RED II, etc.).

  • Manage and reconcile freight, demurrage, and operational cost exposure.

  • Support traders with post-deal execution, including exposure reporting, invoicing follow-up, and claims handling.

  • Maintain accurate operational records in the company’s trading and logistics systems (ETRM).