Trading Operator — TotalEnergies
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
Context & Environment: The Trading Operations team of Trading & Shipping (T&S) is essential to the trading organisation and operates in a fast-paced, real-time environment requiring reliable and committed profiles with a strong cooperative mindset.
The Job Holder is part of the Trading Operations team and works closely with traders and counterparties to coordinate all aspects of post-deal trading activities, from trade inception to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-efficient execution of physical flows (petroleum products, crude and/or operational activities).
- Context & Environment: The Trading Operations team of Trading & Shipping (T&S) is essential to the trading organisation and operates in a fast-paced, real-time environment requiring reliable and committed profiles with a strong cooperative mindset.
- The Job Holder is part of the Trading Operations team and works closely with traders and counterparties to coordinate all aspects of post-deal trading activities, from trade inception to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-efficient execution of physical flows (petroleum products, crude and/or operational activities).
- In parallel with the traditional Trading Operator responsibilities, the position carries a strong Digital, Data & Automation dimension.
- The Job Holder actively contributes to the digital transformation of Trading Operations by identifying inefficiencies, designing and implementing automation and data-analytics solutions, challenging the status quo, and supporting the team in scaling operations sustainably (handling greater volumes and complexity with the same or fewer resources).
Main responsibilities
- In parallel with the traditional Trading Operator responsibilities, the position carries a strong Digital, Data & Automation dimension.
- The Job Holder actively contributes to the digital transformation of Trading Operations by identifying inefficiencies, designing and implementing automation and data-analytics solutions, challenging the status quo, and supporting the team in scaling operations sustainably (handling greater volumes and complexity with the same or fewer resources).
- This dual profile – operational execution + digital / analytics capabilities – is a specific requirement of the position and reflects the increasing complexity of physical trading flows, the volume of data generated per transaction, and the strategic priority given by T&S to data-driven decision-making and process automation.
- Activities: A.
- Trading Operator Responsibilities As a Trading Operator, the Job Holder will:
- Coordinate logistics for all loading/discharging operations by sea and/or overland, anticipating, avoiding and mitigating any potentially hazardous or costly situation.
- Follow up on vessels chartered by the company (spot, COA or T/C) and optimise rotations and loading plans.
- Nominate essential service providers (independent inspectors, loss controllers, additive suppliers, etc.) and ensure the accuracy and consistency of the results obtained.
- Diligently manage storage and process contracts (quantities, qualities, financial exposure, customs, etc.).
- Identify the cause of any operational problems encountered and ensure resolution through coordination with all affected stakeholders, mitigating costs and consequences for the company.
Contacts
- Introduce digital solutions to reduce manual and repetitive workload (auto-checking of contractual data, reconciliation of quantities and pricing, email parsing, AI-assisted anomaly detection, etc.). 2. Data Analytics & Decision Support
Additional details
- Digital, Data Analytics & Automation Responsibilities In addition to the operational scope above, the Job Holder acts as a digital referent within the Trading Operations team and contributes actively to the following areas: 1. Automation & Digitalisation
- Introduce digital solutions to reduce manual and repetitive workload (auto-checking of contractual data, reconciliation of quantities and pricing, email parsing, AI-assisted anomaly detection, etc.). 2. Data Analytics & Decision Support
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track process improvements and automation benefits. 4. Operational Support & Change Management
- Document new processes, maintain procedures and ensure proper governance for automated tasks. 5. Innovation & Cross-functional Projects
- Drive a culture of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making and agility within the team. Objectives Trading Operator Objectives
- Mitigate operational, financial and compliance risks associated with physical flows. Digital & Data Analytics Objectives
- Support the team in adopting a more digital, data-driven operating model. Candidate Profile: Education
- A dual profile combining a technical / engineering background with business or supply-chain exposure is strongly preferred, given the hybrid nature of the position. Technical & Digital Skills (mandatory)
- Strong general IT literacy and structured curiosity for new technologies (AI, generative AI, automation). Business / Operational Skills
- Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and numerical rigour. Behavioural Skills
Notes and original content
- Digital, Data Analytics & Automation Responsibilities In addition to the operational scope above, the Job Holder acts as a digital referent within the Trading Operations team and contributes actively to the following areas: 1.
- Automation & Digitalisation
- Introduce digital solutions to reduce manual and repetitive workload (auto-checking of contractual data, reconciliation of quantities and pricing, email parsing, AI-assisted anomaly detection, etc.). 2.
- Data Analytics & Decision Support
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to track process improvements and automation benefits. 4.
- Operational Support & Change Management
- Document new processes, maintain procedures and ensure proper governance for automated tasks. 5.
- Innovation & Cross-functional Projects
- Drive a culture of operational excellence, data-driven decision-making and agility within the team.
- Objectives Trading Operator Objectives
Questions about this listing
What salary does TotalEnergies offer for this role?
TotalEnergies lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does TotalEnergies offer?
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