Contract Analyst (2045) - Temporary

Aramco Americas Company•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The temporary Contract Analyst supports Aramco Trading Americas’ Contracts and Confirmations Team in coordinating and enabling short- to medium-term commercial trading opportunities. The role provides contract advice and support on physical, financial, and other risks associated with agreements for hydrocarbon marketing and trading, including term purchase and sale agreements; physical and financial broker agreements; master agreements; joint general terms and conditions; land and marine logistics agreements; and transaction confirmations. Relevant logistics contracts include pipeline, storage, terminal, marine vessel spot and time charter parties, contracts of affreightment, and master transportation agreements. The role focuses on crude, refined products, petrochemicals, and environmental products. The Contract Analyst drafts, negotiates, and reviews contract provisions, assesses non-standard terms and risks, and works with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to reach agreement. The analyst supports commercial and trading teams, maintains contract records and negotiation status in Sirion, reviews and approves non-standard spot agreements and confirmations, and mentors Confirmations Analysts. The position follows established contract processes and records-retention policies and identifies opportunities to improve procedures. The temporary assignment 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 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 and strong reading comprehension, organization, and analytical skills.
Attention to detail.
Experience in contract drafting and negotiation and commercial deal support.
Trading industry experience.
Team-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Time-management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent 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 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.
Knowledge of risk management, mitigation, and internal controls.
Business partnering experience.
Strategic perspective.
Project, change-management, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage and support 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 or counterparty agreements.
Work with commercial and functional support teams—including Legal, Credit, Regulatory Compliance, Marine, Risk and Insurance, and Tax—to reach agreement 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 directly with third parties on behalf of ATA.
Consult with other Contract Analysts and the Sr. Manager when analyzing terms and negotiating contracts.
Maintain regular contact with commercial and trading teams and stay apprised of transaction status and special conditions.
Meet tight deadlines and work under pressure amid changing requirements to support trading activity.
Maintain and update the Sirion contracts records database promptly so Legal, Credit, Commercial, and other staff remain informed of negotiation status.
Review and approve non-standard spot agreements and confirmations drafted by Confirmations Analysts.
Provide mentoring and guidance to Confirmations Analysts and participate in their learning and development.
Follow company and departmental contract processes and procedures, and identify and suggest procedural updates or improvements as necessary.
Ensure compliance with ATA’s records-retention policy.