Associate - M&A and Assets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- 3-5 years of experience in a M&A team in a corporate, trading house / physical commodities company or investment bank (ideally having 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 essential

- Ultimately one would be expected to become a generalist across all areas where Trafigura is operating

Key Responsibilities

- Supporting senior M&A team members with respect to larger transactions encompassing origination, financial analysis, due diligence, negotiation of transaction documents, internal stakeholder management and approvals, execution, signing-to-close and post-completion integration

- Taking the lead and managing smaller and less complex deals (both with business development and M&A)

- Supporting the Operating Asset Division with respect to our existing assets, including business planning, project analysis and strategy

Competencies

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

- Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills essential for investment evaluation and decision-making

- Ability to lead end-to-end transaction management, including screening, evaluation, structuring, internal approvals, negotiation, financing, and execution

- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related business discipline

Communication & Stakeholder Management

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills confident presenter in internal and external settings

- Proven ability to originate transactions through a professional network and present investment cases to senior stakeholders

- Skilled in building strong internal relationships across functional areas including trading, legal, tax, corporate finance, and analytics

Execution & Organizational Capabilities

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously

- Demonstrates initiative, self-confidence, and sound judgment under pressure in fast-paced environments

- Strong team player with collaborative mindset

Additional Requirements

- Willingness to travel regularly to engage with buyers, sellers, investors, and strategic partners

- Fluent in written and spoken English

- Additional fluency in otherlanguages will be viewed positively