Senior Analyst, Contract Negotiator

About this role

Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation & Commercial Support
• Draft, review, negotiate, and amend a variety of commercial agreements and trading contracts.
• Support new business opportunities by ensuring contracts accurately reflect commercial terms and company objectives.
• Negotiate contractual provisions with customers, suppliers, and counterparties while balancing commercial and risk considerations.
• Provide contract guidance and support to internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Contract Management & Compliance
• Maintain and administer contract templates, standard terms, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure agreements comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and business processes.
• Monitor contractual obligations and support ongoing compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in accordance with company retention policies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with Trading, Legal, Credit, Risk, Operations, and Commercial teams across global regions.
• Respond to contract-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify corporate structures, legal entities, and counterparty information as part of the contracting process.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and special projects as needed.
• Process Improvement & Innovation
• Identify opportunities to streamline contract processes and improve efficiency.
• Leverage technology, automation, and digital tools to enhance contracting workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that support a scalable and high-performing contracting function.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts, business agreements, or legal documentation.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, commercial risk, and business law principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting energy, commodities, trading, or financial services businesses.
• Exposure to international contracting and cross-border commercial agreements.
• Experience negotiating supply agreements, trading confirmations, retail agreements, or long-form commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with global oil, natural gas, or power markets.
• What Makes You Successfu
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• Enjoys negotiating and influencing outcomes.
• Can balance commercial objectives with risk management considerations.
• Thrives in a highly collaborative, global environment.
• Pays exceptional attention to detail.
• Takes ownership and drives work independently.
• Continuously looks for ways to improve processes and increase efficiency.
• Join World Fuel and play a key role in supporting the agreements that power global energy markets.
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