Full-Time
Core Strategist
Vitol
1,001-5,000 employees
Global energy trading, logistics, and infrastructure
No salary listed
London, UK
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- 8+ years’ experience/full proficiency in C++; Some familiarity with Python
- Ability to architect and implement code to address high-level requirements
- Experience implementing high-performance algorithms & grid computations
- Master’s/PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top university
- Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Interest in business and how end users will use the product
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbal & written)
- Technical excellence: Implement clean, well-documented, tested, and extensible code
- Ownership: Be responsible for the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engine
- Teamwork: Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to implement high-performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades
- Architectural vision: Ensure integration in broader Vitol infrastructure and systems, develop an overall understanding of our systems architecture and become a sparring partner to the Risk Architect
- Substantial prior experience with implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engine
- Interest in financial and commodities markets
- SysAdmin experience, e.g. cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, network sockets tech
Vitol is a global energy trader and logistics operator across oil, gas, power, and renewables. It sources crude and products and moves them to refineries, utilities, airlines, retailers, and traders, while managing physical energy risk. It coordinates physical trading, shipping (about 6,000 voyages a year) and energy infrastructure with in-house technology. Its goal is to add value across the energy supply chain, support the energy transition with investment in renewables, and maintain strong risk and operational performance.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
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Total Funding
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Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Reuters on July 25, 2026 said Vitol paid $5.9 billion to shareholders in 2025.
- In August 2026, Vitol and Axpo opened LNG bunkering at Civitavecchia.
- On June 4, 2026, Vitol invested in Delfin FLNG 1, expanding U.S. LNG exposure.
What critics are saying
- Bolivia suspended Vitol gasoline contracts on March 31, 2026 over fuel-smuggling investigations.
- U.S. lawmakers questioned Vitol on January 29, 2026 over Venezuela oil dealings.
- A sanctions clampdown on Venezuela and Russia would compress Vitol's core arbitrage engine.
What makes Vitol unique
- Vitol moves beyond trading, owning $13 billion of physical assets worldwide.
- On June 25, 2026, Vitol signed a 20-year LNG supply agreement with IRH.
- On July 24, 2026, Vitol sold VTX Energy Partners after scaling it to 60,000 boe/d.
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Fuel shortage in Namibia may affect flights to Europe: Lufthansa. Aircraft flying from Windhoek to Frankfurt and Munich being rerouted via Angola to refuel, says Lufthansa Group. Story audio is generated using AI Lufthansa's Discover Airline said on Thursday that a temporary fuel shortage at Namibia's Windhoek airport was impacting its flights to Europe, blaming operational problems at supplier Vitol rather than shortages because of the Iran war. Vivo Energy, the unit of Vitol which is contracted to sell fuel products in Namibia, did not immediately respond to queries for comment. The carrier said aircraft operating flights to Frankfurt and Munich from Windhoek were being rerouted via Angola to refuel before continuing their journeys. "Lufthansa Group does currently face a local and temporary shortage in fuel with its suppliers at Windhoek airport," a spokesperson said of the shortages at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Namibia, a global oil and gas exploration hot spot which hopes to produce its first oil by 2030, consumes about 100-million litres of petrol and diesel each month. African countries are largely dependent on imported refined products, such as petrol, diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East, but have so far managed to avert any major supply disruption. In May, energy minister Modestus Amutse granted Vitol a three-month exclusive fuel supply deal to counteract fuel price volatility linked to the Iran war. A Discover Airline spokesperson said they had to divert one flight yesterday to Frankfurt and another on Thursday. Discover has 10 flights per week to Frankfurt and Munich from Windhoek. The company's fuel procurement and ground staff were looking for solutions to reinstate normal supplies, Discover Airline said in a statement. Lufthansa said in response to Reuters' questions that cargo shipments may be impacted. The official opposition party, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), said Lufthansa Cargo had notified its customers in writing on August 19 that it could not move cargo from Windhoek due to the shortages. "The restriction runs to 23 August 2026 and, in the carrier's own words, that date is subject to change," said an IPC statement on Thursday. Reuters saw a screenshot of the written notice but could not verify its authenticity. In a statement on Thursday, the Namibia Airports Company said it was aware of Jet A-1 fuel-supply challenges at the country's main aviation gateway and that efforts were under way to minimise disruptions.
BP joins Trafigura and Vitol in the contest for Venezuelan oil. BP's return to the Venezuelan oil market comes as the company, along with its partners, obtained a license to develop and operate the second phase of the Loran gas field, an offshore deposit in the Caribbean. By Lucia Kassai August 18, 2026 | 01:25 PM Bloomberg - BP Plc (BP) has become the latest foreign company to begin trading Venezuelan oil since the United States overthrew former President Nicolás Maduro, following in the footsteps of Trafigura Group and Vitol Group. According to a document consulted by Bloomberg News, the tanker Monte Lema finished loading fuel oil for BP on Tuesday. The vessel, carrying 400,000 barrels of heavy fuel oil, has Houston as its provisional final destination. The fuel oil is supplied by state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. PDVSA did not immediately respond to requests for comment. BP said in an emailed statement that it generally does not comment on commercial operations or shipping movements. BP's return to the Venezuelan oil market comes as the company, along with its partners, obtained a license to develop and operate the second phase of the Loran gas field, an offshore deposit in the Caribbean. It is one of the first projects assigned by the Venezuelan government to a private company since the overthrow of Maduro in January and the approval of a new hydrocarbons law designed to attract private companies. This shipment places BP among a select group of companies with direct access to Venezuelan oil sold by both PDVSA and independent producers, a privilege initially granted to Trafigura and Vitol. Phillips 66, Novum Energy Trading Corp., George E. Warren LLC, BGN, and Reliance Industries Ltd. were already buying oil without intermediaries. BP has not yet made a final investment decision for the Loran project. The London-based company has accelerated its return to the oil and gas sector under the direction of its new CEO, Meg O'Neill, after years of failed low-carbon projects. BP announced in April, O'Neill's first month in office, that it would open a permanent office in Caracas. Read more on Bloomberg.com
Axpo and Vitol launch LNG bunkering at Italy's largest cruise port. Axpo and Vitol have completed the first LNG bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy, refuelling a flagship vessel of a leading international cruise line. The port now joins Genoa and Naples in offering LNG refuelling services. This represents an important milestone in the development of infrastructure and services for alternative maritime fuels in Italian ports. Green Pearl, a 7500 m[3] Italian bunkering vessel operated by Axpo, safely conducted the ship-to-ship refuelling operation at Civitavecchia's berth 18. Operated by Axpo, Green Pearl was brought into service in 2026 and is dedicated to ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck bunkering operations in Italian ports. Axpo Italia CEO, Simone Demarchi, said: "This latest operation shows the ability of our supply chain to grow rapidly and meet the needs of leading international cruise lines. Over the coming years, the shipping and cruise sectors will be called upon to accelerate their decarbonisation journey. Today, LNG is one of the most substantial and readily available solutions to help support this transition." Vitol Head of Small Scale LNG & LNG Bunkering, Stefan Dubbeldam, added: "LNG and bio-LNG have a key role to play in reducing emissions from bunkering. Vitol is globally invested throughout the value chain, from upstream bio-LNG and LNG production and offtake, through to solutions for customers through our LNG bunker vessel fleet." A podcast series for professionals in the LNG industry featuring short, insightful interviews. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app to start listening today. Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below):
Axpo and Vitol complete first LNG bunkering at Port of Civitavecchia. Posted on August 12, 2026 Civitavecchia, Italy (Ports Europe) August 12, 2026 - Axpo Italia and trading company Vitol have completed the first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia, extending Axpo's Italian LNG bunkering network to a third cruise port. The operation supplied fuel to a Silversea cruise ship without requiring passengers to disembark... PortSEurope offers an English-language daily coverage from over 200 ports in the Mediterranean, Black and Caspian Seas as well as a fully indexed and easily searchable database with more than 15,000 articles.
Axpo and Vitol launch first LNG Bunkering at Italy's Civitavecchia port. by Kash Aug 12, 2026 Axpo and Vitol have successfully completed the first-ever ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at Italy's Port of Civitavecchia, utilizing the newly commissioned 7,500 m3 vessel Green Pearl. This strategic milestone integrates Europe's second-largest cruise port into Italy's growing alternative fuel network, following similar rollouts in Genoa and Naples. Driven by industry leaders like Axpo and Vitol, the expansion highlights the rapid development of low-emission supply chains essential for accelerating the maritime sector's decarbonisation. Civitavecchia, Italy | August 12, 2026 - In a major milestone for Mediterranean maritime decarbonisation, Axpo and Vitol have successfully completed the first-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation at the Port of Civitavecchia, Italy's largest cruise port and Europe's second-largest overall. The landmark ship-to-ship refuelling operation targeted a flagship vessel belonging to a leading international cruise line, reinforcing Italy's rapidly expanding infrastructure for alternative maritime fuels. Key highlights of the operation. * Historic First: The operation marked the inaugural ship-to-ship LNG refuelling at the Port of Civitavecchia, executed seamlessly at the port's berth 18 on a Sunday morning. * The Vessel: The refuelling was carried out by the Green Pearl, a state-of-the-art 7,500 m3 Italian bunkering vessel. Brought into service in 2026 and operated by Axpo, the ship is purpose-built for both ship-to-ship and ship-to-truck bunkering operations across Italian ports. * Strategic Expansion: Civitavecchia, the primary seaport serving Rome, now joins Genoa and Naples in offering commercial LNG refuelling services, marking a crucial leap forward in Italy's alternative fuel supply chain. Driving the maritime energy transition. The introduction of LNG bunkering at Europe's second-largest cruise hub signifies a coordinated effort to address tightening environmental regulations and accelerate shipping sustainability in the Mediterranean. Simone Demarchi, CEO of Axpo Italia, emphasized the strategic importance of the milestone "This latest operation shows the ability of our supply chain to grow rapidly and meet the needs of leading international cruise lines. Over the coming years, the shipping and cruise sectors will be called upon to accelerate their decarbonisation journey. Today, LNG is one of the most substantial and readily available solutions to help support this transition." Echoing this perspective, Stefan Dubbeldam, Head of Small Scale LNG & LNG Bunkering at Vitol, highlighted the broader environmental outlook "LNG and bio-LNG have a key role to play in reducing emissions from bunkering. Vitol is globally invested throughout the value chain, from upstream bio-LNG and LNG production and offtake, through to solutions for customers through our LNG Bunker Vessel fleet." Expanding low-emission infrastructure across Europe. The extension of Axpo's footprint to Civitavecchia builds upon a rapid succession of infrastructure rollouts. It closely follows the launch of LNG ship-to-ship bunkering services in Genoa in late 2025 and Naples in May 2026. Axpo remains heavily invested in forging a robust, dedicated low-emission fuels supply chain tailored to the maritime and heavy transport sectors. Alongside the 7,500 m3 Green Pearl, Axpo has also chartered the Alisios LNG, a brand-new 12,500 m3 capacity bunkering vessel dedicated to low-emission fuels, which commenced operations in Spain in March 2026. About Vitol. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, Vitol has grown into a global titan in energy and commodities, orchestrating the management and delivery of energy, metals, and resources worldwide. Operating through approximately 40 offices globally, Vitol delivers over 600 million tonnes of oil equivalent (TOE) of energy. Beyond trading, Vitol is a heavy investor in global infrastructure, committing more than $13 billion to physical assets. A participant in the LNG markets since the mid-2000s, Vitol delivered 23 million metric tonnes of LNG and 1,800 TWh of natural gas, specializing in tailor-made supply solutions through its extensive fleet and portfolio. About Axpo. Axpo operates with a singular purpose: to enable a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. As Switzerland's largest energy producer and an international leader in energy trading, the company specializes in the marketing of solar and wind power. Driven by a workforce of approximately 7,500 employees, Axpo leverages cutting-edge technologies to meet the evolving energy needs of customers across more than 30 countries spanning Europe, North America, and Asia.