Lights Trade Support Analyst

Job category

Supply & Trading

Experience level

Intermediate

Relocation available

This role is not eligible for relocation

Job type

Professionals

Travel required

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Job code

RQ109948

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by premier insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Role Overview

The GLIGHTS (Global Lights) team in Singapore (EH Lights or ELights) covers the full suite of Lightends products which we actively trade across the ASPAC region including ME. Our team is structured along two main pillars of Gasoline and Petchems, which can be further broken down into the following books: Naphtha, LPG, Aromatics and Gasoline. The books generate value through trading, blending and supply optimization. EH LIGHTS are now looking for a Trade Support to join the Singapore team on a permanent basis. The role will provide timely, accurate and detailed support to traders on the exposures they are running in their portfolios and upon which trading decisions are based.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be part of the EH Lights exposure team and will work closely with the traders, operators as well as Mid Office and other supporting functions. In addition to being aligned with bp’s trading guidelines, ethics and control, the incumbent will be involved in a range of activities and specific responsibilities include:

• Producing timely and accurate Daily Exposure for the GLights Bench

• Collaborating closely with Operators and Traders to ensure all information is up to date

• Working with Middle and Back Office teams to verify accuracy

• Daily book balancing and internal chain control and administration

• Optimization of Exposure/ cargoes to drive P&L

• Ensuring correct costs and mark-to-market attributed to new physical deals and operational amendments that

drives T0 P&L analysis

• Deal Entry for physical and paper trades

• Ad hoc provision of analytical support for traders on book/ deal performance

• Improving/Streamlining the daily expo process

• Ensuring reports and processes are fit-for-purpose to support the bench's performance plan

• Acting as a role model to junior members of trade support team

What We Are Looking For

• Knowledge of energy trading industry and physical movements

• Resilient, ability to work in very fast paced environment and deliver under pressure, managing various tasks and

being able to prioritize among them

• Self-motivated and driven

• Great attention to detail and ability to work independently

• Commercially astute, Strong analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills •

• Control and compliance familiarity in a trading environment

• Good interpersonal skills and a team player

• Inquisitive and able to take an independent approach, challenging where appropriate

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable Criteria

• Understanding of trading concepts, P&L drivers and exposure

• Interested in developing people management/leadership skills

Why join us?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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