SETTLEMENTS ANALYST

at  SEFE Marketing Trading

What you will do?

• Working within one of the sub teams within the Settlements department ensuring the timely production of invoices and payment of LNG and Shipping transactions according to the specific contractual terms.
• Ensuring pricing and due date calculations are as per contractual terms.
• Monitoring bank accounts to ensure incoming & outgoing funds are timely as well as responding to bank compliance queries promptly
• Develop an in depth understanding of the various general & bespoke contract terms and conditions for LNG and shipping and develop robust validation techniques
• Supporting the trading desk in counterparty relationships and in ensuring quality information flows across the business and acting to resolve any disputes
• Liaison with various teams within the organisation from Risk Management, Product control, Legal, IT, Finance, Treasury and Credit teams to ensure integrity of data within the trading system to accurate reporting within defined timescales
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with counterparties and other teams within the organisation
• Focusing on continuously supporting and initiating improvements to the trading systems and work flow processe

What you’ll bring to the role?

• A working knowledge of trading systems and trade lifecycle
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and numerical skills
• Diligent and dependable
• Good organisational and execution skills
• Able to work well in a small but growing team
• Able to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Able to work effectively cross-functionally with all areas of the business
• Dedication to review and improve existing processes
• Energetic, enthusiastic, positive and proactive
• Settlement experience in physical commodities, but LNG or Oil experience would be advantageous.
• Reviewing contracts from a settlements perspective
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and trading/accounting system. SAP and ETRM experience preferred
• Experience of working with trading counterparties and direct contact with commercial operators and trader