Junior Oil Trade Operator

Company Overview:

Hartree Partners is a global energy and commodities firm with an international reputation for integrity. In the ever-evolving Global Energy Industry, Hartree Partners uses decades of experience in the physical and financial energy and commodities markets to explore the opportunities this evolution provides. Hartree assists customers in participating in new markets and navigating their complexities for maximum revenues at minimum risk. The company provides a wide range of services to a substantial and diversified customer base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals.

Founded in 1997, the firm is headquartered in New York and today, operates across 18 global offices and employs approximately 800 people in its core trading operations. Together with its affiliates, Hartree employs nearly 1,700 people supporting the firm’s growing strategic asset portfolio to complement its merchant trading capabilities. It is owned by the company’s founding partners, senior staff, and Oaktree Capital.

As the transition from traditional fossil fuels to sustainable fuels accelerates and produces extreme market volatility, Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities from both a trading and asset investment/acquisition perspective. Hartree operates with major investments in commodities, environmental instruments, asset management, advisory services and infrastructure solutions.

Find out more about us by visiting our website at http://www.hartreepartners.com/

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Oil Trading Operator to join our trading operations team. This entry-level role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the physical oil trading industry. The successful candidate will support the smooth execution of oil trades by coordinating logistics, managing documentation, and assisting traders with operational requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assist traders in the end-to-end execution of oil trades, ensuring compliance with contractual terms

- Coordinate with counterparties, brokers, shipping companies, and terminals to manage trade logistics

- Monitor and track vessel movements, cargo operations, and delivery schedules

- Maintain and update operational data and information within the company systems (Bill of Lading dates, weights and other price and payment critical information)

- Ensure all operational activities comply with internal policies, industry regulations, and international trade requirements

- Act as a liaison between traders, counterparties, and service providers to ensure timely and accurate information flow

- Communicate with finance and risk teams to support invoicing, settlements, and credit approvals

- Assist in monitoring operational and contractual risks.

- Support daily reporting on cargo status, inventory, and key operational metrics

- Escalate issues promptly to senior operators or traders

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Logistics, Maritime Studies, or a related field

- Prior internship or experience in commodities, shipping, or logistics is an advantage but not essential

- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and multitasking skills

- Good numerical and analytical skills

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with trade/ERTM systems is a plus

- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment

- Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, work location, operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.