We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

Vitol in a few numbers:

• Financials: $400 billion revenues in 2023;
• Physical footprint: Over 7 million barrels per day of crude oil and energy products and, 250 ships transporting our cargos at any point in time;
• Capital investments: Over $2.5 billion of capital committed to renewable projects. In addition to storages, refining capacity, service stations, etc.;
• Diverse workforce: 40 offices worldwide, 65 nationalities.

Learn more about us here.

In order to better equip the front office teams, and in the context of tremendous growth in our trading portfolios, we are developing a greenfield Risk & PnL engine within our CTRM (Commodity Trading & Risk Management system).  We are seeking someone with strong Python development skills, coupled with an understanding of risk and an interest in commodities trading.  You will be the first member of the Dev to be based in Houston, with the rest of the team based in London.

In this role, you will:

• Deploy: Lead the roll-out of the new Risk & PnL engine to our Americas business (trading desks & risk management teams) – be the team’s ambassador in Houston, closely collaborating both with the business and other tech teams
• Team-up: Closely liaise and work with the rest of the new Risk & PnL engine Dev team in London on any development needed by the Americas business
• Develop: Leverage core components of the new Risk & PnL engine, and other parts of the CTRM to develop reports, tools and functionalities required by the business

As a Risk Strategist you will be at the crossroads of the development of this new Risk & PnL engine, facing both business priorities and technical challenges. You will often face ambiguous problems requiring you to define not only the answer but also the question. 

This role involves regular travel to London, to ensure close collaboration with the rest of the new risk engine Dev team.

What you need to bring

• Python: 3+ years developing with Python on enterprise-level solutions. Demonstrated experience in the development of robust, maintainable and extensible Python code.
• Experience working with trading desks and the technology they use.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full proficiency in English.
• Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team. Exemplary work ethics.
• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in a technical field.

Qualifications that will help you stand out

• Professional development experience in one other structured language, e.g., C++, C#, Java.
• Energy markets experience.
• Experience with derivative risk concepts including option pricing and Greek risk measures.
• Experience in developing UIs in React.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to a wide range of commodities, in energy and beyond, and unparalleled depth, from financial trading down to physical assets.
• Being part of a team of a diverse and experienced developers & quants team developing a cutting-edge Risk & PnL engine from scratch.
• Unrestricted access to trading desks, in a collaborative and flat working environment.
• Strong commitment of management & trading desks to the development and deployment of this new Risk & PnL engine.
• An international and collaborative workforce and team, across continents.
• Your role in global energy flows and challenges.