Trading Operator

Trading & Shipping (T&S) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies for crude oil, refined products, biofuels and paper derivatives. With around 1,000 employees, T&S operates from Geneva, Houston, Singapore, Dubai, Athens and Paris, ensuring the daily supply of refineries and distribution networks worldwide. In energy markets, T&S creates value through fair value assessment of flows, sourcing the best products for customers, and managing operational, financial, regulatory and HSE risks. As logistics and safety professionals, teams operate across the entire energy supply chain in fast-moving markets shaped by geopolitical and economic factors, requiring constant adaptation.

The Trading Operations team of T&S is essential in our trading organization and requires reliable and committed individuals who thrive in a fast-paced and real-time environment. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we are looking for enthusiastic people with a cooperative mindset to join our central team located in Geneva, the HQ of the Trading & Shipping branch of TotalEnergies.

As a Trading Operator, you will work closely with traders and counterparties to coordinate all aspects of post-deal trading activities from trade inception to completion.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate logistics for all loading/discharging by sea and/or overland, avoiding and mitigating any potential hazardous situations.
• Follow up on vessels chartered by the company (spot, COA, or T/C) and optimize rotations and loading plans.
• Nominate essential service providers (independent inspectors, loss controllers, additive suppliers, etc.) and ensure the accuracy and consistency of the results obtained.
• Diligently manage storage and process contracts (quantities, qualities, financial exposure, customs, etc.).
• Identify the cause of any operational problems encountered and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the company.
• Obtain financial guarantees from counterparties, control and/or amend them before cargo loading/unloading, in conjunction with the Credit department.
• Evaluate all costs derived from transactions and communicate all operational data having a financial impact on trading results (prices, hedges, freight, currency, etc.).
• Verify the coherence and feasibility of trading negotiations and formalize commercial contracts.
• Submit damage reports to insurers and compile and follow claim files.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory aspects (REACH, Customs, VAT, etc.) in collaboration with respective support departments.
• Ensure compliance with vetting procedures for seagoing vessels and barges.
• Adhere to HSE, Code of Conduct, Business Integrity, and all other applicable company policies and procedures at all times.
• Manage the invoicing and payment process and recovery of funds when applicable.
• Where applicable to the role, manage and optimize equity lifting by having an in-depth understanding of Lifting Agreements and Terminal Procedures, including Availabilities, Payment Quantities, etc.

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution. 

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success. 

Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions. 

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us. 

• You hold a Master’s degree (Engineering, Business School, or equivalent) with a Finance or Business background and have initial experience multitasking in a very fast-paced environment.
• You have knowledge, interest, and curiosity in the energy/trading business and are willing to learn.
• You enjoy facing challenges and have a strong sense of commitment and flexibility.
• You have a good commercial instinct, a solution-oriented attitude, and demonstrate a genuine team spirit.
• Rigorous in your approach, you meticulously plan and organize your work, enabling you to thrive in a complex and fast-paced environment and work under time pressure.
• You proactively look for areas of development and do not hesitate to initiate new ideas or ways of doing things.
• You have good analytical skills and are IT savvy.
• You are fluent in English and French, and any other language is considered a plus.

You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment with time-sensitive, business-critical activities requiring 24/7 responsiveness, strong planning and organizational skills, and attention to detail. You will act as a key interface and internal coordinator between all involved internal departments (Trading, Treasury, Credit, Financial Control, Accounting, Shipping, Vetting, Demurrage, AQB, etc.) and third parties.