Contract Analyst
Trafigura · Rio de Janeiro
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts, including:
- Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) for the regulated (ACR) and free (ACL) markets including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica
- CCEE adhesion contracts and trading agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements
- Other power marketing and trading agreements as required
- Coordinate the review and approval process of agreements amongst Legal, Credit and Front Office teams, ensuring proper execution and compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements
- Manage contract entry into the Contract Management system, ensuring accurate data capture and regulatory compliance reporting
- Participate in the configuration and deployment of trade confirmation templates within our contract lifecycle management system, adapted for Brazilian power market requirements and CCEE procedures
- Support the development and implementation of Contract Administration team procedures and standards to ensure adherence with:
- ANEEL/CCEE regulations and guidelines
- Industry best practices in the Brazilian power sector
- Strictly adhere to and comply with Trafigura's policies and codes, ensuring all activities align with corporate governance standards and Brazilian legal requirements
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Law (Bacharelado em Direito) from a recognised Brazilian university and admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil)
- Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken) are a MUST
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration within an energy trading company or utility
- Concrete understanding of energy trading activities in the Brazilian, Argentinean and Colombia power and nat gas sector, including transmission, distribution, and energy storage contracting
- Solid understanding and working knowledge of:
- Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) in the Brazilian market including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica.
- CCEE (Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica) regulations and procedures
- Financial derivatives and hedging instruments for power trading
- Grid connection agreements and transmission contracts with ONS (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico)
- NDAs and related power sector agreements
- Good understanding of Brazilian regulatory framework including ANEEL regulations, free energy market (ACL - Ambiente de Contratação Livre), and/or renewable energy certificates and environmental credits is an asset
- Knowledge in below is advantageous:
- Financial derivatives and hedging agreements for power trading
- Transmission and distribution connection agreements
- Energy storage and backup power agreements
- Additional beneficial qualifications:
- Postgraduate specialisation (Pós-graduação) in Energy Law or related field
- Experience with distributed generation regulations and net metering frameworks
Skills
- detail oriented, thorough, accurate and mindful of deadlines.
- able to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment.
- able to problem-solve, think critically, and make sound, firm recommendations
- comfortable working in fast-paced trading environment with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines.
Please submit an english version of your CV only.