You will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s commercial activities by handling end to end NAESB Base Contracts (NG), purchase & sale agreements and other energy marketing and trading agreements. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts while proactively identifying and assessing potential risks. Acting as a key business partner, you will collaborate closely with Trading, Cargo Operations, Trade Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to facilitate efficient, compliant, and value-driven transactions. You will: Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts, including NAESB Base Contracts (NG), purchase & sales agreements, transportation and storage agreements, and other energy marketing and trading agreements as needed Coordinate the review and approval process of agreements among Legal, Credit and Front Office and their execution Manage the entry of the same into the Contract Management system Participate in the configuration and deployment of trade confirmation templates within our contract lifecycle management system Support the development and implementation of Contract Admin team procedures and standards to help ensure adherence with applicable requirements and industry best practices Strictly adhere and comply with Trafigura’s policy and codes You will also have the opportunity to: Remotely mentor team members providing them the guidance needed to make them develop their expertise in master agreements and risk assessment through progressive skill-building, and improve their performance in the trade confirmation issuance process Set a clear development roadmap to transition these team members from confirmation processing to independently handling complex trade confirmations and selected master agreements Oversee these team members' training and professional development, track and evaluate the team members’ progress on technical and legal competencies Maintain accountability for the quality and timeliness of trade confirmations produced by these team members Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Nat Gas expertise and particularly NAESB experience is mandatory along with Nat Gas Confirms Concrete understanding of Energy Trading activities, including transportation and storage contracting Solid understanding and working knowledge of purchase and sale agreements for natural gas (NAESB), transportation, transmission & storage contracts Familiarity with financial derivatives/ISDAs beneficial but not required Attributes for success Ownership: Takes responsibility for accuracy and timely resolution of issues and deadlines Act independently : Ability to work with limited supervision, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment. Leadership skills: Balances guidance and autonomy while strategically developing others through strong communication. Attention to Detail: Demonstrates diligence and thoroughness in reviewing complex agreements Organizational Skills: Manages multiple priorities while maintaining data integrity Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with competing priorities Communication: Negotiates effectively, problem solving and make recommendations Leadership skills Able to balance guidance with allowing appropriate autonomy Excellent communication skills, particularly for remote mentoring Strategic thinking to align skill development with business objectives Genuine interest in others' professional growth and success Department Overview The Contracts team is responsible for producing, reviewing and negotiating a range of contractual documentation relating to the purchase, sale and storage of a variety of asset classes including Gas and Power, Oil (and oil products), Metals. The team has global responsibility necessitating the daily interaction with numerous internal teams (such as Operations, Trading, Finance and Legal) across the business as well as external counterparties. The team is a key risk management function for the business and is providing an essential service for the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. Please make sure that you submit your CV in English. Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries. Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.

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