Full-Time
Deals Desk Analyst
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Trafigura
1,001-5,000 employees
Global commodities trading and logistics services
Junior, Mid
Calgary, AB, Canada
- Understanding of physical & derivative oil markets inclusive of its underlying structures and instruments
- Awareness of trading models and trading strategies and exposures that arise out of them
- Expertise in ETRM systems
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong work-ethic & organisational skills
- Excellent communication
- Multi-tasking ability
- Product level management and reporting of Risk, Exposures and P&L arising out of physical and derivative oil trading strategies
- Generating forward curves used to mark-to-market the business
- Product Level analysis of performance of the business through Positions, Profit and Loss and Volume analysis and reporting these to the Product Head and other Senior Management
- Liaising with other key departments of Credit, Tax, Accounting, Operations and Chartering to ensure smooth functioning of the day-to-day business translates into accurate reporting
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with IT to constantly improve proprietary Trading and Risk Management systems
Trafigura operates in the global commodities market, focusing on the trading of essential resources such as minerals, metals, and energy. The company connects producers and consumers by sourcing, storing, transporting, and delivering these commodities to clients worldwide, including industrial manufacturers and utility companies. For instance, Trafigura supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG) to utility companies, which is vital for energy security in regions like Japan. The company profits by buying large quantities of resources from producers and selling them to consumers, often after managing logistics to optimize the process. Trafigura is also engaged in the energy transition, supplying metals and minerals necessary for renewable energy technologies, positioning itself as a significant contributor to the low-carbon economy.
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Baltimore, Maryland
Founded
N/A
6 month growth
↑ 3%1 year growth
↑ 3%2 year growth
↑ 3%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Trafigura's role in the energy transition offers significant growth opportunities as demand for renewable energy technologies increases.
- The company's diverse client base, including industrial manufacturers and utility companies, ensures a stable revenue stream.
- Strategic investments and partnerships, such as the $100 million for the Australian copper/zinc mine and the $150 million credit facility with K92 Mining, bolster financial security and expansion potential.
What critics are saying
- The volatile nature of the global commodities market can lead to significant financial fluctuations and uncertainties.
- Geopolitical events and conflicts, such as those in Gaza and Ukraine, pose risks to shipping and supply chain stability.
What makes Trafigura unique
- Trafigura's extensive logistics network and expertise in market dynamics allow it to optimize the buying and selling process, ensuring profitability unlike many competitors.
- The company's active involvement in the energy transition, focusing on metals and minerals essential for renewable energy technologies, positions it uniquely in the market.
- Trafigura's strategic partnerships and acquisitions, such as the Mountain Creek power plant and the MoU with Angola, enhance its influence and operational capabilities in the global commodities market.
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