Contract Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sales, purchase, and supply contracts for physical commodity trades.
• Ensure contracts accurately reflect agreed commercial terms (pricing, quantity, delivery terms, Incoterms, etc.).
• Align contracts with trading strategies and operational capabilities to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain contract lifecycle management from deal capture through to execution and closeout.
• Ensure timely issuance, confirmation, and execution of contracts to support trading activities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, operational, and financial risks in trading agreements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and global trade standards.
• Review contract clauses (e.g., force majeure, indemnity, liability, dispute resolution) to safeguard company interests.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure adherence by internal stakeholders and counterparties.
• Partner with traders to structure contracts that optimize margins and reduce risk exposure.
• Provide insights into pricing mechanisms, cost components, and contractual implications on P&L.
• Support dispute resolution and claims management, including quantity/quality disputes, delays, and penalties.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of contract terms in financial settlements and invoicing.
• Contribute to cost recovery and revenue protection through strong contract governance.
• Liaise with traders, operators, legal teams, and finance to resolve contract-related issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, and external parties to clarify and negotiate contract terms.
• Support supplier performance management by ensuring contracts reflect operational realities.
• Develop and standardize contract templates and clauses for efficiency and consistency.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to strengthen contract management practices.
• Maintain contract databases and tracking systems to monitor obligations and performance.
• Provide reporting on contract status, risks, disputes, and compliance metrics.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives in contract lifecycle management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in commodity trading, contract management, legal, or commercial operations.
• Strong understanding of international trade contracts and Incoterms.
• Experience in oil & gas / commodities / shipping environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong contract drafting and interpretation skills
• Commercial and financial acumen (P&L awareness)
• Risk identification and mitigation capability
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Proficiency in Excel and contract management systems