Oil and Gas Trader (West African Region) at Oasis Africa Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends and forecasts to identify profitable trading opportunities.
• Negotiate and execute trade agreements with suppliers, buyers, and relevant stakeholders.
• Assess and manage trading risks while ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, buyers, and industry experts.
• Stay informed on industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes.
• Oversee all commercial and shipping operations.
• Handle the submission of cargo documentation in accordance with PPPRA and DPR regulations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with traders, affiliates, chartering, finance, demurrage, accounts, legal departments, and senior management.
• Manage storage positions, truck sales, and monthly stock reconciliation, particularly in West Africa.
• Organize and maintain accurate contractual and shipping records.
• Review and approve logistics/shipping invoices from storage companies, agents, inspectors, and other counterparties.
• Monitor trade P&L, disbursement accounts, inspection processes, claims, and re-invoicing activities.
• Maximize revenue, ensure secured payments, and document all claims efficiently.
• Carefully review contractual terms and develop template agreements to prevent disputes or potential litigation in trading transactions.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the downstream sector in Nigeria and the Anglophone West African region.
• Well-established network and strong relationships within the industry.
• Confident, commercially astute, and highly business-minded.
• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Social Sciences, or Management Sciences.
• Thrives in fast-paced and dynamic work environments.
• At least 7 years of experience in oil trading, energy, logistics, or shipping, demonstrating a strong curiosity and passion for the energy trading sector.
• Proven experience in oil trading within Nigeria and the Anglophone West African region.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with solid negotiation skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to grasp the bigger picture.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with leadership qualities that inspire and influence.
• Sharp analytical abilities and proficiency in IT tools.