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Power Trading Contracts Operator APAC
Japan | Tokyo, Japan

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Job category
Supply & Trading
Experience level
Intermediate
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Professionals
Travel required
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ105668
Job category
Supply & Trading
Job type
Professionals
Experience level
Intermediate
Travel required
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job code
RQ105668
Job Description

Power Trading Contracts Operator

Do you want to be part of a global network reimagining energy for people and our planet? At bp, we have an opportunity for a Power Trading Contracts Operator to join in our ambitions to achieving net zero.

The European and Asia Pacific energy markets are rapidly evolving as part of the broader global energy and financial landscape. This transformation is reshaping market participants, creating new opportunities, and introducing new participation dynamics. bp’s European APAC Power & Carbon (EAPC) Trading business sits at the forefront of bp’s group strategy. Originating from bp’s Trading & Shipping segment, its strategic goal is to build a sustainable, profitable, and well-balanced power and carbon portfolio across target markets.

The Power Trading Contracts Operator role within the EAPC Power front office team is a key position as the bench looks to continue to build out its Power business within bp’s Trading & Shipping group. The Tokyo based role will report to the Power Contracts Manager in London and is accountable for managing both pre-COD and post-COD contractual details of the growing Power Portfolio Agreements across Japan and the wider APAC region. Expectation is for this individual to provide a focused and project oriented approach to contractual exposures ensuring all contractual, regulatory and internal policy obligations are delivered as intended. This role will equally act as a key interface with internal and external PPA stakeholders, enabling business across the PPA deal lifecycle, ensuring internal process run smoothly, supporting origination activity and operationalization of the contracts by the Trading team. The Power Trading Contracts Operator will support broader team activity as and when the Power business requires and as the individual progresses through the role as appropriate.

You will be empowered to...

• Develop deep level knowledge of our growing and sophisticated commercial agreements (PPA’s), with responsibility for assisting with contract negotiations, pre-commercial contractual obligations, risk mitigation & operational setup ensuring a high-quality handover to Origination, Operations and Trading.

• Onboard contracts into bp’s risk management / straight through process, focusing on automation of PPA activity to enable future growth/scale.

• Monitor project delivery of assets and underlying PPA contracts, developing KPI’s, monitoring progress through all project gates and lifecycle of PPA deal.

• Ensure Origination, Trading and Operation teams understand contractual PPA obligations and flexibility in order to optimise accordingly.

• Communicate internally all issues & concerns with various groups, including senior management, traders, originators, IT developers, ethics & compliance, legal, commodity risk, and operational excellence to protect interests.

• Communicate externally with PPA customers, asset operators, electricity grid operators, Balance Responsible Parties, carbon registries, other shippers, IT vendors, project developers and service providers.

• Coordinate and facilitate a PPA Asset Portfolio Review Committee with select Origination, Trading, Operations and Finance personnel to outline contractual status, red flags, contingencies and risks.

• Over time build knowledge to work fluidly across the full gas/power/carbon value chain, developing capabilities to identify & handle risk, enable business growth and generate value.

• Assist in model development with Portfolio Trading team around PPA contract exposures lending to well informed risk of infrastructure build out and leading contract optionality resulting from growing flex gen and renewable portfolio.

• Maintaining high ethical standards and complying with all market rules and regulations.

 • Promote and support our “Speak Up” culture unconditionally.

Your skills and experience:

• Business level fluency in Japanese and English required

• 4+ years previous work experience in Japanese Power markets essential requirement (Operations/Trading/Origination).

• Worked in operational environments requiring strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, effective task prioritisation and delivery under time pressure.

• Proven track record of handling complex contracts and agreements (e.g. refinery agreements, offtake agreements, MSPAs, PPAs etc).

• Strength in forming effective relationships; strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills and a willingness to support colleagues to deliver team objectives.

• Strong project management experience with ability to run effectively across finite time, delivery and resource.

• Ability to show up internally and externally in a knowledgeable, respectful and confident way.

• Experience in contributing towards building a streamlined data driven organization to dynamically manage portfolio risks and extract extrinsic value.

• Strong data modelling or process automation experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of energy trading markets, trading instruments and risks a plus.

• Ability to handle and thrive in ambiguous environments and with transactions of increasing complexity.

• Sound one team behaviours with the ability to receive and provide respectful challenge.

• Strong commitment to compliance.

電力取引契約オペレーター(Power Trading Contracts Operator)

職務概要

エネルギー分野のグローバルネットワークの一員として、持続可能な未来の実現に貢献しませんか。bpでは、ネットゼロ達成に向けた取り組みを推進する「電力取引契約オペレーター」を募集しています。欧州およびアジア太平洋地域のエネルギー市場は、世界のエネルギー・金融環境の一部として急速に進化を続けており、市場参加者の構造変化、新たなビジネスチャンス、そして新たな参加形態を生み出しています。bpの欧州・アジア太平洋電力・カーボン取引部門(EAPC Trading)は、グループ戦略の最前線に位置し、対象市場において持続可能で収益性の高いバランスの取れた電力・カーボンポートフォリオの構築を目指しています。

本ポジションは、EAPC電力フロントオフィスチームにおける電力取引契約オペレーターとして、bpトレーディング&シッピング部門内で電力事業を拡大する上で重要な役割を担います。東京を拠点とし、ロンドンのプロダクトマネージャーに報告を行い、日本およびアジア太平洋地域で拡大を続ける電力売買契約(PPA)ポートフォリオについて、商業運転開始前(pre-COD)および開始後(post-COD)の契約詳細全般を管理する責務を負います。契約に関連するエクスポージャーを集中的かつプロジェクト指向で管理し、すべての契約上・規制上・内部ポリシー上の義務が意図通り履行されることを確保することが期待されます。また、社内外のPPAステークホルダーとの重要な接点として、PPA取引ライフサイクル全体を通じて事業を推進し、内部プロセスの円滑な運営、案件開拓活動のサポート、ならびに取引チームによる契約の実行を支援します。電力事業の必要に応じ、また個人の成長に合わせて、より広範なチーム活動のサポートも行います。

あなたが担う役割

· 当社の複雑で高度な商業契約(PPA)について深い知識を習得し、契約交渉の補助、商業運転前の契約上の義務履行、リスク軽減、および運用体制の構築を担当し、案件開拓、運用、取引各チームへの高品質な引き継ぎを実現します。

· 契約をbpのリスク管理/ストレートスループロセス(STP)へ組み込み、PPA業務の自動化に重点を置き、将来の成長・拡張を可能にします。

· 案件開拓、取引、運用各チームがPPA契約内容を理解していることを確認し、すべてのプロジェクト段階およびPPA取引ライフサイクルを通じて進捗をモニタリングします。

· 上級管理職、トレーダー、案件開拓担当者、IT開発者、倫理・コンプライアンス、法務、商品リスク、業務効化チームなど、社内のさまざまなグループに対し、懸念事項や問題を報告し、当社の利益を保護します。

· 選抜された案件開拓、取引、運用、財務担当者からなるPPA資産ポートフォリオ審査委員会を調整・推進し、契約状況、赤旗事項、不測事態、リスクについて概要を説明します。

· 時間をかけて、ガス/電力/カーボン全体のバリューチェーンにわたって柔軟に業務を行える知識を構築し、リスクを特定・対応する能力、事業成長を可能にする力、価値を生み出す力を育成します。

· ポートフォリオ取引チームと連携し、PPA契約エクスポージャーに関わるモデル開発を支援し、インフラ構築に伴う十分な情報に基づいたリスク評価、ならびにフレキシブル発電および再生可能エネルギーポートフォリオの拡大に伴う契約上のオプション性の把握につなげます。

· 高い倫理基準を維持し、すべての市場ルールおよび規制を遵守します。

· 「Speak Up」文化を無条件で推進・支援します。

求められるスキルと経験

· 日本語および英語のビジネスレベルの流暢さが必須です。

· 日本の電力市場における4年以上の実務経験(運用/取引/案件開拓分野)が必須です。

· 細部への強い注意力、優れた組織力、効果的なタスクの優先順位付け、時間的制約下での確実な遂行力を必要とする運用環境での実務経験。

· 精製契約、オフショア契約、マスター販売契約(MSPA)、PPAなど、複雑な契約・協定を扱った実績。

· 強力な交渉力とコミュニケーション能力、良好な対人関係構築力、伝達力、影響力を持ち、チーム目標達成のために同僚をサポートする意欲。

· 社内外において、知識豊富で礼儀正しく、自信を持って対応できる能力。

· ポートフォリオリスクを動的に管理し、付加価値を抽出するため、データ駆動型で効率化された組織構築に貢献した経験。

· エネルギー取引市場、取引商品、およびリスクに関する知識と理解があることが望ましい。

· 不確実な環境や、複雑さを増す取引においても対応し、成長できる能力。

· 健全なコアチーム行動を実践し、敬意を持って意見を受け入れ、また提供できる能力。

· コンプライアンスへの強いコミットメント。

Legal Disclaimer:

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

 

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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bp offers competitive pay in line with industry standards, making us an employer of choice. 
 
Discretionary bonus


We offer discretionary bonuses to reward strong company, business unit and individual performance, and to recognize long service and commitment to the organization. 
 
Travel


bp provides travel-related benefits like company cars for some roles, designed to ease your commute. We also provide transport to and from the office in some locations, including for nightshift workers.
 
Retirement, savings & insurance


There are a range of discretionary retirement, savings and insurance benefits available to help provide you and your family with financial security. 
 
Our innovative Energize recognition points programme and spot awards translate exceptional performance into tangible rewards, to motivate our high performers.

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Work, learn and grow alongside people who are among some of the very best at what they do.

 

Learning & development


bp is a learning organization. Whether you’re looking to reskill, upskill or build the skills you already have, we can help you with the support and resources you need.
 
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)


Our BRGs – including Pride and Women’s International Network – are our global communities where we embrace different ideas and perspectives freely.
 
Empowering women


Our inclusive hiring policy ensures we follow a gender-neutral approach to talent acquisition. We are dedicated to equipping women to achieve their full potential, and offer BRGs as well as awareness and development programmes on topics of interest.
 
Unlock a unique development experience with 'grow@bp', a comprehensive online platform offering accessible development opportunities for every bp employee at their fingertips 24/7.

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At bp we aim for everyone to enjoy life beyond work and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

 

Hybrid & flexible working


We understand the importance of balancing work and personal obligations and offer a hybrid model of work for certain roles and consider flexible working arrangements. 
 
Paid leave


Along with annual leave in addition to public holidays, we provide bp employees with comprehensive sick leave and compassionate leave coverage. 
 
For certain roles, bp's hybrid working approach gives employees the opportunity to work flexibily.

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We strive to create an environment where people feel safe and cared for.

 

Keeping well


At bp, we believe a happy and healthy workforce is in everyone's best interests. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits – such as private medical insurance, access to online doctors, including 24/7 doctor on-call and emergency services, and annual health check-ups for you and your family. 
 
Mental health


At bp, we focus on employee wellbeing, and provide 24/7 support tools such as an employee assistance programme, our wellbeing challenge app ‘Thrive’, and offer regular training to help you navigate the ups and downs of life.
 
We champion employee wellbeing and offer free access to the Headspace meditation app, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

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Grow your family, safe in the knowledge you have support at work.

 

Child and elder care


At bp, we want to help you manage your work and family commitments with on-site facilities, including creches at some sites, as well as medical insurance for parents of employees. 
 
Family-forward leave policies


We offer maternity, paternity and adopter leave at bp to help you bond as a family and adjust to your new role.
 
Our extended childcare leave options including four weeks paternity leave, show our commitment to supporting family care.

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Bring your whole self to work in our safe, inclusive and energizing work environment.

 

Office space


We ensure a comfortable work environment for all. Our workspaces are designed for inclusive accessibility, to promote mobility and access for all.
 
Food


At bp, you will find subsidized nutritious food options to help you stay energized throughout the day. 
 
Equipment


At bp, we support you with the right furniture and equipment and offer you an ergonomically safe and comfortable environment to perform at your best.
 
Relax, recharge & have fun


Our offices provide more than just a place to work. We offer spaces to recharge and organize informal fun events to connect with colleagues.
 
We offer multi-faith, wellbeing and shower rooms as well as game zones, across many bp sites.

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A competitive salary is just the start. Whether you’re looking for discounts or hoping to save for the future, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your financial wellbeing.

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We’re here to help you learn and grow – at work, in life and as part of the wider community. During your time at bp, you’ll find many opportunities to get involved, develop new skills and contribute to causes close to your heart.

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We want to help people get the most out of life. So wherever practical and subject to policy, we aim to give you greater control over when and where you work. For certain roles, that includes opportunities for hybrid working and the chance to purchase extra time off.

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For certain roles, we offer a range of benefits to help you and your family stay well, including discretionary private medical insurance cover, a generous wellbeing allowance and support for mental health.

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We don’t want anyone to miss out on precious time with their family. That’s why we offer paid leave for all new parents, including adoptive parents. We also provide support for child and elder care.

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On the days when you come into the office, we want to give you a great experience. Enjoy subsidised food and drink across many sites. Relax in one of our many break-out areas. Take part in family days and other fun, social events.

Disclaimer

 

This is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.

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