Contract Analyst (2045) - Temporary

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The temporary Contract Analyst provides contract advice and support regarding physical, financial, and other risks associated with term purchase and sale agreements; physical and financial broker agreements; Master Agreements; joint general terms and conditions; land and marine logistics agreements, including pipeline, storage, terminal, marine vessel spot and time charter parties, contracts of affreightment, and master transportation agreements; and transaction confirmations for the marketing and trading of hydrocarbons. The role focuses on crude, refined products, petrochemicals, and environmental products for Aramco Trading Americas (ATA). The Contracts and Confirmations Team enables ATA to coordinate and leverage short- to medium-term commercial trading opportunities. The Contract Analyst works with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to draft, review, interpret, and negotiate agreements, assess contract risks, support commercial transactions, and maintain accurate contract records. The position also reviews and approves non-standard spot agreements and confirmations, supports and mentors Confirmations Analysts, and helps ensure compliance with company and departmental processes and records-retention policies. The temporary position is anticipated to last approximately one year.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in contract analysis and negotiation related to marketing and trading physical hydrocarbons (crude, natural gas, chemicals, or refined products) and related storage and transportation logistics contracts.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, or equivalent practical experience in the energy marketing and trading industry.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, reading comprehension, organization, and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
Commercial deal support experience.
Trading industry experience.
Team-oriented, with the ability to be self-directed and work independently.
Time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management.
Comfort working with Microsoft Office 365, SAP, and energy trading risk management software.
Ability to work in an office environment located in downtown Houston, Texas.

Nice To Haves

JD or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
Basic understanding of energy commodity trading.
Basic understanding of marine transactions and Incoterms.
Experience in process maintenance and improvement.
Risk management, mitigation, and internal control experience.
Business partnering experience.
Strategic perspective.
Project management, change management, and time-management skills.
Experience managing and supporting OTC policies and processes, including data quality and controls.
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and review new contract provisions with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
Interpret non-standard contracts and analyze risks associated with requested changes to clauses in ATA standardized agreements and counterparty agreements.
Work with commercial and functional support teams—including Legal, Credit, Regulatory Compliance, Marine, Risk and Insurance, and Tax—to reach consensus on contract terms.
Ensure agreements accurately reflect transaction terms and conditions and identify risks that deviate from standard policies.
Negotiate Master Agreements, framework agreements, and side letter agreements with third parties on behalf of ATA.
Consult with other Contract Analysts and the Sr. Manager when analyzing terms and negotiating contracts.
Interface regularly with commercial and trading teams and keep apprised of transaction status and related special conditions.
Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure in a dynamic environment with frequently changing requirements.
Maintain and timely update the contracts records database (Sirion) so relevant departments and staff are apprised of contract negotiation status.
Review and approve non-standard spot agreements and confirmations drafted by Confirmations Analysts.
Mentor and guide Confirmations Analysts and actively support their learning and development.
Follow established company and departmental contract processes and procedures; identify and suggest procedure updates or improvements as needed.
Ensure compliance with ATA records-retention policy.