Entity:

Finance

Job Family Group:

Finance Group

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our Hydrocarbon Value Chain team as part of our Trading & Shipping function. The role will be based in London. This position reports directly to the Head of Hydrocarbon Value Chain and sits within the Trading & Shipping organisation.

The role has two main areas of focus – optimisation of trading activities and leading the commercial relationships with key counterparties. The successful candidate will have experience of working in the oil market, preferably with knowledge of physical crude and products trades. They should also be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, together with good presentation skills. A high level of numeracy and literacy is essential, along with the ability to work independently and under pressure. We welcome applications from people who are highly motivated, enjoy problem solving and are keen to develop their career within a global energy business.

Accountabilities:

• Lead all aspects of and optimize trading activity for crude and refined product portfolios globally
• Lead and manage commercial relationship with key counterparties
• Provide regular updates on performance against budgets and forecasts
• Develop strategic plans to enhance the profitability of trading activities
• Implement best practice processes across all aspects of trading operations
• Monitor exposures and mitigate risks associated with trading activities
• Build effective relationships with other teams across the business
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• Find opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions where appropriate

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering
• Experience of working in the oil market, ideally with knowledge of physical crude and products trades
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong numeracy and literacy
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Willingness to travel internationally when required
• Good understanding of risk management principles
• Knowledge of trading systems and IT tools
• Proven leadership capability
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging 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 meaningful, 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 many others benefits! We operate a hybrid model with 60% from the office and 40% from home with flexibility as agreed with line management.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Accounting policy, Accounting policy, Accounting Processes and Financial Systems, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business process control, Business process improvement, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Credit Management, Customer centric thinking, Data Analysis, Data visualization and interpretation, Decision Making, Digital Fluency, Financial Reporting, Influencing, Internal control and compliance, Management Reporting, Managing change, Presenting {+ 4 more}

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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.