Trading Operator
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TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping in Geneva is seeking a Trading Operator to coordinate end-to-end execution of trading activities, organizing loading and discharging logistics, optimizing rotations, and liaising with traders, counterparties, inspectors and internal teams. You will manage storage and processing contracts, monitor costs and financial exposure with the Credit department, track timelines, resolve operational issues and ensure regulatory, HSE and business integrity standards. A Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Finance with some international experience is ideal; an engineering background in Chemical or Energy is a plus. In your application, emphasize cross-functional collaboration, data driven problem solving, risk awareness, fluency in English and French, and calm under pressure in a fast moving environment.
Context & Environment
Join TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping in Geneva
TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is a key pillar of the TotalEnergies Group, contributing to the optimization and secure flow of energy across global markets.
Based in Geneva, our Trading & Shipping teams operate in a fast-moving, international environment, working closely with traders, shipping, finance, credit, legal, operations and external counterparties to support the end-to-end execution of physical energy transactions.
We are looking for a Trading Operator to join our Operations team. This is a central role for someone who enjoys coordination, problem-solving, precision and working in a business-critical environment where decisions have a direct impact.
Activities
What you will do
As a Trading Operator, you will coordinate the operational execution of trading activities from deal inception through to final settlement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating logistics for loading and discharging operations by sea and/or overland
- Following up on vessels and optimizing rotations, loading plans and operational timelines
- Liaising with traders, counterparties, service providers, inspectors, shipping teams and internal support functions
- Managing storage and processing contracts, including quantities, qualities, customs and financial exposure
- Identifying and resolving operational issues in coordination with all relevant stakeholders
- Supporting the management of financial guarantees in collaboration with the Credit department
- Monitoring costs related to transactions and communicating operational data impacting trading results
- Reviewing the feasibility of trading negotiations and supporting the formalization of commercial contracts
- Following claims, insurance matters and damage reports when required
- Ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal procedures, HSE standards and business integrity rules
- Supporting invoicing, payment follow-up and recovery processes where applicable
Candidate Profile
What we are looking for
You hold a Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or a related field, and ideally have a first experience in a fast-paced, international environment.
An Engineering background, particularly in Chemical, Process, Petroleum or Energy Engineering, would be considered a strong advantage.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have a strong interest in energy, commodities, trading, refining or shipping
- Have a good understanding of refinery operations, refining processes and product manufacturing units, such as distillation, conversion units, blending and upgrading
- Bring knowledge of petroleum product specifications, refinery yields and supply chain constraints, which would be considered a strong asset
- Are rigorous, organized and able to manage multiple priorities under time pressure
- Enjoy solving problems and coordinating with many different stakeholders
- Have strong analytical skills, attention to detail and risk awareness across the supply chain
- Are comfortable working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment where priorities can evolve quickly
- Demonstrate team spirit, flexibility and a strong sense of commitment
- Are proactive, curious and willing to learn
- Are fluent in English and French; any additional language is a plus
- Are comfortable with IT tools and data-driven ways of working
Why join us?
Joining TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping means becoming part of an international business at the heart of energy markets.
You will gain exposure to physical trading operations, logistics, contracts, risk, finance and shipping, while working with experienced teams across a global organization.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the energy trading value chain and contribute directly to the operational excellence of our Trading & Shipping activities.
About TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping
Trading & Shipping at TotalEnergies brings together more than 950 employees across key international hubs including Geneva, Paris, Houston, Singapore and Dubai.
Our teams are active across crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, biofuels and carbon certificates, combining market expertise, operational excellence, risk management and innovation to support TotalEnergies’ ambition to provide energy that is more reliable, affordable and sustainable.
Join us and be part of the energy transition in action.
Additional Information
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people
Trading Shipping :
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. We are one of the most active players in the international oil markets, trading with a vast network of customers and suppliers worldwide: national oil companies, producers, other oil majors, refiners, traders, distributors and end-users.
We have developed a set of trading strategies and expertise, which allows us to respond permanently to market changes and opportunities, on all physical and paper oil markets.
Satisfying the energy needs of a growing world population, curbing global warming, and adapting to changing customer behaviors and expectations are the three challenges that TotalEnergies must meet over the next 20 years. With its biomass blending and trading activity, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is an active participant in the development of sustainable biofuels. Our maritime transport expertise also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of sea transportation and we recently announced the time chartering of new vessels equipped with LNG propulsion.
Learn more about us on:
https://ts.totalenergies.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/total/life/979fceb8-cd76-40d0-bb97-ed457c7868a9/.