Senior Commerical Advisor

Our client, a leading North Sea Operator is currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Advisor. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a permanent (staff) basis and offers hybrid working.

ROLE

This is a varied role covering commercial operations, asset/project support and JV management across a wide range of operated and non-operated fields throughout the E&P life cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial representative providing asset/project support and commercial expertise for a range of key assets across the value chain.
• Development, negotiation and execution of relevant commercial agreements and their subsequent administration to ensure company value is enhanced and protected. Comply with industry protocols, for example the Commercial Code of Practice and Infrastructure Codes of Practice.
• Manage compliance with existing commercial arrangements – operating agreements, transportation and processing and decommissioning security agreements - enforcing or performing contractual rights and obligations.
• Participate in relevant Base Business or Growth Project cross functional team(s) to identify creative and value adding opportunities.   Lead and/or support efforts to generate, assess and evaluate commercial elements of technical and business alternatives to address relevant opportunities.
• Define and agree commercial strategies and mandates in advance, and ensure relevant internal alignment is achieved. As appropriate, work to achieve alignment within the relevant co-venturer group.
• Coordinate with technical teams’ nominations and capacity bookings process under various asset transportation agreements.
• Protection & promotion of company interests, value optimisation of existing agreements through deep understanding and compliance with contracts.
• Management and resolution of JV commercial disputes.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or equivalent in finance; engineering; legal or business discipline (preferred).
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Broad experience from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds desirable.
• Highly numerate problem solver accustomed to using their initiative to find solutions.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of upstream commercial agreements and experience in drafting and negotiating terms and agreements with third parties.
• Performance focussed with commercial mind-set, agility and a focus on delivery and performance as well as problem solving.
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to establish and communicate clear guidance and direction across all levels of an organization with the ability to manage multiple high priority tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with senior leaders, and influence decisions.
• Ability to summarize key issues that affect both commercial/fiscal policy and project execution efforts.
• Demonstrates the ability to be results oriented with a commercial focus and has the enthusiasm to seek improvements in business performance
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a proactive manner.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory rules and commercial issues in the North Sea.