Manager Trading Operations - Renewables

Hours: 40 hours a week
Country: Rotterdam, The Netherlands 

VARO

VARO Energy is a dynamic, fast developing, integrated European downstream company launched in 2012. Our ambitious acquisition and integration strategy created a major energy company that cares for its customers across North-Western Europe. We have a solid background in traditional energies, with a refining capacity of 176,000 bbl./day and a total storage capacity of almost 2,5mio m3.

In the meantime, through our ONE VARO strategy, we are transforming ourselves into a leading energy transition company with a strong strategic focus on green hydrogen, bio-methane and bio-LNG, biofuels, carbon offsets and E-mobility. Renewables already contribute half of our total annual result and we are looking to expand further in this area. Leveraging our knowledge in the renewables space will not only allow us to make a positive contribution to the energy transition, it will also enable us to further grow our market share. We will do so via our strong marketing organisation with activities in wholesale, retail and end-consumer deliveries. In combination with our sophisticated supply & trading and biofuels organisation, we excel at unlocking value from our Integrated Fuels Value Chains (FVCs).

VARO Energy offers an exciting working environment that is characterized by strong teamwork, a flat organization, a fast pace, entrepreneurial thinking & acting and having fun. Everybody has the chance to make a difference, develop a career and contribute to sustainable growth in an exciting and changing industry. VARO Energy is a partnership between the international energy and commodities company Vitol and the global asset manager The Carlyle Group.

We invest in our people

We encourage our people to share and apply their expertise and knowledge because we know that the best solutions come from collaboration. As a valuable member of our team, you will have the opportunity to address the changing landscape of the industry by sharing your ideas and contributing to the way we do things as a group.

Training our employees is an integral part of VARO's business. Our success in a highly competitive market depends on our people, so we make sure we create opportunities for professional development through training programs that address the needs of our employees and the organization. At VARO, our people are our greatest asset in a dynamic market.

We are looking for a Manager Trading Operations Renewables to join our Biomethane Desk in our Rotterdam office.

THE POSITION

As a Manager Trading Operations - Renewables you will be joining the Biomethane Desk. Here, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful trading activities by managing and optimizing the biomethane portfolio in close collaboration with the Biogas Trader. Your responsibilities span the operational side of trading, where you act as the key interface between contract closure and invoicing. You ensure smooth execution of day-to-day trades by handling the associated administration and follow-up, while maintaining compliance with ISCC and RED certification standards and operating effectively within VISTA.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice and recommendations on the renewables economy to the Trading Desk to guide clients and suppliers on accurate positions and business development opportunities;

• Evaluate and process incoming volumes for accurate, regulatory-compliant delivery to customers;

• Ensure precise trade splitting and reconcile positions across databases and registries (VISTA);

• Forecast production and consumption of renewable products;

• Perform monthly inventory reconciliation and internal Sustainability audits.

YOUR PROFILE

• 3+ years of experience in oil/gas and/or commodity trading, with a preference for biofuels/renewable gas/renewable power trading;

• Completed education in Commercial, Logistics or Controlling;

• Experience working with ERP, EPRM and/or TRS systems;

• Professional knowledge of ISCC, RED certification and NTA8080/Better Bio Mass;

• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills;

• Fluency in English, knowledge of German or Dutch is a plus.

FURTHER COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in a structured and detail-oriented manner;

• Strong communication skills: You have the ability to listen actively and truly understand people. You can counterbalance, speak clearly, and build valuable professional relationships;

• Multi-tasker and hands-on: You are willing to tackle any task needed in a growing international organization;

• Independent and collaborative worker: You possess the ability to work autonomously, taking initiative and making decisions independently, while also being an effective team player who collaborates seamlessly with colleagues;

• Organizational strength: You maintain an overview, handle tasks meticulously, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

WE OFFER

• A professional and very well connected work environment with a young and international team in a growing company, on the cutting edge of the energy transition;

• Contributing to excellent work delivered by the team, where quality and team spirit are key;

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth;

• Learn from inspiring and exciting areas that intend to change the way the world applies energy;

• A flat organization structure with close ties to senior management of the company;

• An attractive workplace in the office in Rotterdam with development opportunities within an international, corporate environment;

• Attractive salary structures, as well as a (partly) employer-financed pension and bike plan etc.;

• Further benefits such as health management, including for example health consulting. We also cooperate with a specialized external provider, offering services in the realm of personal advice and professional coaching.

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