M&A Associate

Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

We are looking for a candidate at the associate level, who is capable of both assisting senior team members in the M&A team with respect to the analysis, structuring, negotiation and execution of larger and more complex transactions, growing into a remit of maintaining responsibility for and leading on smaller transactions over time. A secondary role of the associate will be to provide support to the Operating Asset Division with respect to our existing assets, including business planning, project analysis (capital investment, new business lines / geographies) and strategy. The M&A team is directly involved across the breadth of operations of the Trafigura group of companies and responsible for investments related to oil and gas, metals and minerals, renewables, power and carbon (in each case, production, processing / refining, trading and distribution); as well as energy and transport infrastructure (including terminals, pipelines, rail and shipping). The Operating Asset Division is responsible for creating value from existing and new assets, in service of the Trading Divisions. The Division will optimize use of capital, generate capital growth, enhance cash yield, and develop strong resilience within the portfolios.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 24 years of experience in M&A at a corporate, private equity platform, trading house or physical commodities business, or an investment bank, with a preference for candidates who originally trained in a banking environment. Strong understanding of one or more of the oil, gas, metals, bulks, infrastructure, power, renewables and energy transition sectors
• Relevant M&A experience, including working on completed transactions, in one of the above markets is crucial
• Ultimately one would be expected to become a "generalist" across all areas where Trafigura is operating

Key Responsibilities

Competencies

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Execution & Organizational Capabilities

Additional Requirements

Key Relationships and Department Overview