Dry Cargo Claims Analyst
Vitol
Full-time
On-site
London England United Kingdom
Vitol
Company Description
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.
Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn.
Job Description
Analyse, issue and negotiate contractual and shipping payable and receivable demurrage/despatch claims to conclusion within time bar limitations
Close co-operation with all other departments, especially Trading and Legal to help give advice on demurrage terms and guidance to reduce the Company’s exposure at source with the contract terms
Closely communicating daily with external business partners such as brokers, charterers and owners
Accurately and thoroughly maintain the information within the trading systems and responsible for the prudent assessment of the matrix claims P&L
Assist to prepare financial quarterly matrix reports & desk meetings to ensure the Operators & Brokers are fully aware of their Claims portfolio and seek their commercial support where needed
Managed the claims portfolio ensuring claims are paid within the agreed timelines or escalated as appropriate.
Qualifications
+3 years Shipping and Demurrage experience on a dry bulk shipping company / prior experience with metal cargoes would be a benefit
Proficiency in the reading and understanding of dry and freight contract terms to support high level negotiation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation
The ability to analyse information and data at a very high level with attention to detail and accuracy
Be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
Competency to make commercial decisions to maximise return to the business
Ability to multitask, excellent time management skills and strong commercial acumen
Wet cargo oil demurrage experience would be a benefit.
Additional Information
Flat and non bureaucratic work culture
Large variety of projects, creative freedom and direct access to our user community
Central location close to Victoria Station
Modern well-equipped gym
Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.
Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2023 were $400bn.
Job Description
Analyse, issue and negotiate contractual and shipping payable and receivable demurrage/despatch claims to conclusion within time bar limitations
Close co-operation with all other departments, especially Trading and Legal to help give advice on demurrage terms and guidance to reduce the Company’s exposure at source with the contract terms
Closely communicating daily with external business partners such as brokers, charterers and owners
Accurately and thoroughly maintain the information within the trading systems and responsible for the prudent assessment of the matrix claims P&L
Assist to prepare financial quarterly matrix reports & desk meetings to ensure the Operators & Brokers are fully aware of their Claims portfolio and seek their commercial support where needed
Managed the claims portfolio ensuring claims are paid within the agreed timelines or escalated as appropriate.
Qualifications
+3 years Shipping and Demurrage experience on a dry bulk shipping company / prior experience with metal cargoes would be a benefit
Proficiency in the reading and understanding of dry and freight contract terms to support high level negotiation
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation
The ability to analyse information and data at a very high level with attention to detail and accuracy
Be able to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner
Competency to make commercial decisions to maximise return to the business
Ability to multitask, excellent time management skills and strong commercial acumen
Wet cargo oil demurrage experience would be a benefit.
Additional Information
Flat and non bureaucratic work culture
Large variety of projects, creative freedom and direct access to our user community
Central location close to Victoria Station
Modern well-equipped gym