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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

London, England, United Kingdom

Advised top tier commodity trading firms, oil/gas companies, and utility companies, providing them in-depth insights into risk management, regulatory requirements, commodity trading strategies, working capital and capital allocation methodologies.Successfully managed a front office rogue trader project in a super major, spending significant time on trading floors, engaging in critical discussions with traders and compliance teams, and conducting an in-depth analysis of existing systems to identify key front office supervision risks and strategically devise solutions to bridge the identified gaps.Conducted a comprehensive Middle Office review for one of the world largest oil trading companies with a key focus on Credit Risk. The assessment involved a thorough current state assessment, a detailed comparative analysis against industry peers, and comprehensive report outlining a strategic roadmap with next steps aimed at bridging the existing gaps between the company and other leading market players.

London, England, United Kingdom

Defined and implemented strategic initiatives, established updated KPI’s and evaluated the global and specific company performance.Led a cross-functional project aimed to improve the intra-team collaboration between the commercial teams with the Legal, Risk, IT and Finance departments. Developed/delivered a sales enhancement tool and strategy based on data analytics (used by 100+ Traders) shifting Peninsula’s approach to enhancing/engaging its customer base, resulting in ~10% increase in group revenue.Spearheaded the upskilling of the commercial teams to navigate through a multi-product space as the shipping industry moves into a zero-carbon future. Key focus on CII, Biofuels, ETS, and LNG.Oversaw Traders full compliance preparation requirements to safely navigate the complexities around Russian and other sanctions that included trainings, system updates, and other safeguards. Moreover, to enhance compliance monitoring, introduced advanced tools using Power BI to identify Trader non-compliance.Played a primary role in launching a "marketplace" with diversified offerings to existing clients. Key focus: Maximising credit-line yields, particularly with derivatives, structured products, and alternative fuels. Delivered revenue of 50% over benchmarked returns on non-core business streams.Audited communication flows between the sales force and functional departments, identifying the main change resistance, and defining solutions aligned with company goals to fill gaps.Worked as an expert to represent Traders with a team who implemented Internal Controls Framework Project. The project assessed the current state, needs of internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring that the process was fitting for trader origination, execution, and compliance.

London, England, United Kingdom

Front Office Trader (business origination) managing high-profile clients and navigated the complexities of fuel trading, boosting profitability while strictly adhering to governance standards and full compliance with corporate and industry regulations.Led business development initiatives to establish relationships with new counterparties, partaking in complex contracts and terms and conditions negotiations, as well as implementing proactive measures to mitigate counterparty risk and fortify Peninsula’s first line of defence. Resolving major commercial issues in conjunction with Peninsula's Credit and Legal Departments.

Gibraltar

Physical Trader negotiating, structuring, reviewing and ongoing management of a physical bunker desk valued at USD 1.5 Billion. Covering full trading cycle operation oversight, seeking to maximise the physical assets performance, including coordination of terminals, bunker barges, pipelines, blends, and cargo activities. Constant communication with Head of Market Risk to implement strategies to mitigate market volatility and minimize exposure to price fluctuations.Key consultant designing a “disruptive” ship satellite tracking software module. This bolstered Peninsula’s customer analysis, reaping results with direct impact on credit, legal and sanctions matters. Developed a supply network building strong relationships with key suppliers and other stakeholders, negotiating contracts and maintaining a collaborative dialogue to ensure supply security in adverse circumstances achieving the best outcomes for Peninsula and its customers. Overseeing of counterparty risk management ensuring appropriate vetting controls and reduced cost of claims.

Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain

Handling of the Las Palmas office’s integrated supply and sales logistics to ensure that approximately USD 150 million worth of refined oil products were procured, transported, and supplied to Peninsula's customers.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Established a strong base on commodities, shipping, fuels, trading fundamentals and risk management as well as ensuring internal and regulatory compliance.Generated, analysed, and circulated market trends and vital customer intelligence throughout the company.Established relationships and trading inbound enquiries for Latam and WAF.Developed excellent analytical skills to interpret market conditions, counterparty needs, product specification and quality information.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Junior memeber of the logistics department at Gol Linhas Aereas, Uruguay division. Reponsible for the daily impo/expo documentation, managing customs relationship and trainee to the MD and CFO.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Selected participant to participate on the OAS Internship Program designed to gain work experience in different areas and in an international and a multicultural environment. Involved in a meaningful learning experience with orientation to the Organization of American States (OAS) mission, pillars, structure and projects in the hemisphere.The OAS is the main political forum of the hemisphere which promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multidimensional Security and the Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to provide political stability, social inclusion and prosperity in the region, through dialogue and collective actions.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bsc International Business And Economics, Económicas

Activities and Societies: Student council - General delegate for the University