Senior Products Operations Specialist | Oil & Energy Trading

Senior Products Operations Specialist | Oil & Energy TradingLocation: London, UK | HybridSalary: Up to 95,000 Base + Discretionary Bonus + BenefitsSector: Energy Trading | Refined Products | BiofuelsEmployment Type: PermanentThe OpportunityAn established international energy trading business is looking for an experienced Senior Products Operations Specialist to join its London trading operations team.This is an opportunity to work closely with physical oil products and biofuels traders, managing the full lifecycle of international cargo operations across European and global markets.The business has a significant presence across international commodity markets and is continuing to develop its activities in refined products and biofuels.The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of physical trading activities, working alongside trading, shipping, scheduling, risk, credit and commercial teams.The position offers opportunities for career progression into lead operations, management and other areas of the international trading business.Key Responsibilities* Manage day-to-day physical trading operations for refined petroleum products and biofuels.* Oversee the full cargo operations lifecycle, from trade execution through to final delivery.* Coordinate vessel nominations, vessel clearances, loading and discharge schedules, and cargo documentation.* Manage shipping documentation, letters of credit, cargo insurance and contractual obligations.* Liaise with traders, shipowners, brokers, terminals, refineries, inspection companies and other counterparties.* Coordinate cargo quality and quantity inspections and ensure compliance with contractual specifications.* Manage storage arrangements, inventory positions, stock reconciliations and blending operations where applicable.* Support demurrage, freight costs, deviations and other operational claims.* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including REACH, customs requirements and sanctions.* Maintain accurate trading and operational records across internal systems.Requirements* 5+ years of experience in physical refined products trading operations, ideally with significant exposure to European markets.* Experience operating products such as gasoline, diesel, gasoil, jet fuel, naphtha, fuel oil, biofuels or other refined petroleum products.* Strong understanding of the physical oil trading lifecycle and end-to-end cargo operations.* Hands-on experience with vessel nominations, shipping documentation, inspections and terminal coordination.* Good understanding of voyage charters, time charters and shipping operations.* Knowledge of REACH compliance and relevant regulatory requirements.* Experience with storage operations, stock reconciliations and blending would be advantageous.* University degree in a numerate discipline.* Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.* Fluent English. Italian language skills would be advantageous.Compensation & Benefits* Base salary up to 95,000, depending on experience.* Discretionary annual performance bonus.* 10% employer pension contribution.* Private medical insurance.* Annual lunch allowance * Critical illness cover and life assurance.* Hybrid working with 8 working-from-home days per month.* Career progression within an established international energy trading organisation.ApplyIf you have experience in physical refined products or biofuels trading operations and are interested in exploring a senior opportunity within an international energy trading business, please apply with your CV or send to jobsRS@bramwith.comAll applications and conversations will be treated confidentially.