{"id":3222069,"url":"https://alion.io/job/bp-trading-operator-2","title":"Trading Operator","company":{"id":2557,"name":"BP","domain":"bp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/bp-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":28,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.607,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":15,"computed_at":"2026-10-25T05:49:26Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":43000,"max_usd":80000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":1295},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-10-25T08:28:54Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Entity:\nSupply, Trading & ShippingJob Family Group:\nSupply & Trading GroupJob Description:\nAbout the role:\nOur purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. Our Trading Operations teams are at the heart of global energy movement. Working alongside traders, shipping specialists, customers, suppliers and counterparties, Trading Operators play a critical role in ensuring energy products move safely, efficiently and commercially across international markets while supporting the success of our global trading business.\nAs a Trading Operator, you will be responsible for managing the operational execution of energy trading transactions from deal conclusion through to completion. You will coordinate logistics, oversee contractual obligations, manage operational risks and ensure accurate execution of transactions while supporting commercial performance.\nYou will work closely with traders and a wide range of internal and external partners to ensure contractual requirements are met, shipments are driven effectively, and critical operational data is recorded accurately. The role offers exposure to global markets and collaboration with teams across multiple regions.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nComplete physical and financial trades in accordance with established trading strategies and company policies.\nManage ancillary costs effectively, identifying and implementing opportunities for cost optimization.\nMonitor market sentiment and trends, providing timely insights to traders and optimizing trade execution.\nEnsure rigorous adherence to trade field and compliance standards, mitigating operational risks.\nCoordinate and manage shipping and transport logistics for commodities, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.\nConduct marine assurance activities to minimize operational disruptions and ensure safety standards.\nCollaborate with internal and external partners, including traders, schedulers, and logistics providers, to optimize the trading and scheduling operational workflow.\nProactively identify and troubleshoot operational issues, implementing effective solutions to minimize impact.\nNegotiate favorable terms with counterparties and service providers to enhance commercial value.\nActively mentor junior team members, fostering their development and knowledge of trading fundamentals.\nCommunicate effectively and influence key partners to achieve desired commercial outcomes.\nDemonstrate strong listening skills to understand complex requirements and market dynamics.\nWhat we're looking for:\nDemonstrated commercial acumen with a proven ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.\nIn-depth understanding of trading fundamentals and experience in a fast-paced trading environment.\nProficiency in ancillary cost management and experience in optimizing operational expenditures.\nStrong knowledge of shipping/transport logistics and marine assurance practices.\nProven ability in trade discipline and compliance, with a keen eye for detail and risk mitigation.\nExtensive experience in trading and scheduling operations.\nExceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a proactive approach to issue resolution.\nExcellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.\nAbility to effectively listen and interpret complex information from various sources.\nExperience in mentoring and developing team members.\nStrong understanding of market sentiment and trends.\nWhat will make you stand out\nA genuine interest in Trading Operations as a long-term career path.\nStrong motivation to build a career within commodity trading operations.\nCommitment to developing expertise in trade execution, logistics and operations management.\nAn appreciation of the importance of accuracy, control and risk management.\nA track record of reliability, professionalism and follow-through.\nA desire to contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team for the long term.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt bp, you'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative culture where learning, development and wellbeing are prioritised. We offer flexible working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. Ready to help shape the stories that keep bp connected and informed? Apply today.\nTravel Requirement\nSome travel may be required with this role, this is negotiableRelocation Assistance:\nThis role is eligible for relocation within countryRemote Type:\nThis position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:\nAncillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations.\n\n Legal Disclaimer:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individualswith an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to the recruitment process, please contact us.\nIf you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6114,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Relocation assistance"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United Kingdom","iso":"GB","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Fossil Fuels","Oil & Gas"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-25T03:48:18Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":62,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.624,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":15,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-25T05:49:26Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/bp-trading-operator-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/bp-trading-operator-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-25T19:52:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":28026,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2557},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2557"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fbp-trading-operator-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fbp-trading-operator-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fbp-trading-operator-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/bp-trading-operator-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fbp-trading-operator-2"}]}