Vitol Group

Vitol is a leader in energy and commodities. Vitol produces, manages and delivers energy and commodities to consumers and industry worldwide. In addition to its primary business of trading, Vitol is invested in infrastructure globally, with $10+billion invested in long-term assets.

Vitol’s customers include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves its customers from some 40 offices worldwide. Revenues in 2025 were $340bn.

Website: www.vitol.com

Job Description

As a performance analyst you will sit between Vitol's Investment and REAP teams to identify and deliver bottom-line results in our investment companies and broader Vitol. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role — embedded in the business to identify and execute initiatives that drive measurable financial improvement, at pace. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership across Vitol and its portfolio, making it an excellent platform for career growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

The Role

Performance Improvement

• London or Geneva based, primarily working with Vitol Investment, and REAP teams
• Work hands-on within Vitol and its investment companies to rapidly identify, scope, and deliver performance improvement initiatives
• Get into the detail of how businesses operate — conducting diagnostics, challenging the status quo, and driving actionable outcomes
• Work with Vitol teams to implement and embed improvements at pace
• Identify and act on opportunities to apply AI, automation, and digital tools to accelerate performance outcomes the portfolio
• Work directly with Vitol's Data Science and AI teams to pilot and deploy AI-driven solutions in Portfolio companies
• Stay current on emerging technologies and proactively assess their applicability to operational and commercial challenges

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in management or strategy consulting, private equity portfolio operations, or in-house transformation
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or other programming/scripting languages
• Exposure to AI/ML tools and methodologies and knowledge on application and development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools

• Flat and non-bureaucratic work culture
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Exposure to the dynamic world of shipping and trading.
• Opportunity to develop commercial and analytical skills in a global business environment.
• Potential for career progression within Vitol
• Central location in London close to Victoria Station
• Modern well-equipped gym