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HR Operations Lead (m/f/d)
#Job Number : SEFEGR00733
Posted on 21/10/2024
HR
London
Manchester
Permanent
An exciting opportunity to lead our HR Operations team
LEARN MORESenior LNG Commercial Operator
#Job number :SEFEGR00506
Want to join us on our journey?
Sitting within the LNG trading team based in London, the Commercial Operations are responsible for the successful management of cargo operations, as well as LNG Regas optimisation and nominations for our long-term and spot deals. You will provide end to end commercial operations and logistical support to the SEFE Trading teams and be responsible on a day-to-day basis for the timely implementation and execution of commercial transactions to ensure that all obligations arising from the LNG contracts are met and carried out professionally.
What you will do?
Working closely traders and our gas desk, you will maximise the value-add for profitable operations and minimize the profit leakage from the LNG contracts. You will also be involved in supporting the development of projects and new contracts together with our origination team. In addition you will;
- Ensure that all commercial and operational obligations/nominations arising from the contracts are carried out, and that any necessary requirements are complied with.
- Deal with cargo/freight counterparties and terminals regarding all pre and post deal activities.
- Appoint inspectors and expeditors and be able to investigate and resolve matters relating to LNG quantity and quality.
- Manage Gas send out and LNG delivery schedules and operational programmes.
- Ensure that all operational information is entered timely and accurately into in-house trading systems.
- Execute timely cargo invoicing, reconciliations and clearances of accruals for both external and internal deals.
- Liaise with counterparts and support the team to ensure smooth operations, avoid delays and minimise demurrage costs.
What you’ll bring to the role?
Your previous LNG experience managing risk in a trading environment is key. Managing a wide range of long–term contracts and spot deals you will have previous experience of:
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Working with stakeholders including trading, optimization, freight, tax, risk, credit, legal and settlements, to maximize value add
- Provide high standard of operational excellence to identify contract constraints, whilst ensuring commercial flexibility
- Developing strong industry relationships, closing agreements to optimize and monetize regas positions and capacity
- Ability to problem solve in time critical environment
- Proficient in English, Ideally if you have an additional European language is seen as advantageous (French or German preferred)
- Very strong attention to detail and delivery focused.
- Degree educated in shipping/trading or finance/science or equivalent experience
This role may require you to work out of hours and on call.
Our offer to you
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive, and broad reaching benefits package which includes
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Who are we?
Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Join SEFE and help us secure gas supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
