Bramwith Consulting
Sr Crude Oil Operations Specialist
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Sr Crude Oil Operations Specialist
Senior Crude Operations Specialist
Location: London, UK | Contract Type: Hybrid | Salary: Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Please only apply if you have specifically worked on Physical Crude Oil Operations. Experience directly working with this commodity is essential for this position.
A leading global energy trading company is looking to hire an experienced Senior Crude Operations Specialist to join its London-based trading operations team.
Supporting front office crude traders, the role involves taking ownership of the end-to-end operational execution of physical crude oil cargoes, working across North Sea and international markets in a fast-paced trading environment.
About the Role
- Join a globally recognised energy trading business.
- Work closely with front office traders in a commercially focused role.
- Exposure to North Sea crude and international physical trading.
- Genuine long-term career progression into Lead Operator, Head of Operations or international opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end operational execution of physical crude oil cargoes.
- Coordinate closely with traders, shipping, terminals, inspection companies, and counterparties.
- Manage nominations, voyage orders, cargo documentation, Letters of Credit, insurance, and vessel clearances.
- Support operational aspects of North Sea crude trading.
- Resolve operational issues while minimising commercial and financial risk.
- Build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
Requirements
- Proven experience in physical crude oil operations within a commodity trading house, oil major, or similar trading environment.
- Strong understanding of the full crude trading lifecycle.
- Experience managing cargo documentation, inspections, vessel nominations, Letters of Credit, and operational contract execution.
- Knowledge of North Sea crude operations, BFOE, lifting agreements, and spot/term contracts would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work closely with traders and multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially driven trading environment.
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Benefits
- Base salary of up to £90,000/95,000.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Annual lunch allowance.
- Hybrid working.
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