Claims Analyst

Full-time
On-site
Athens - Traf Office Greece
Trafigura

Main Purpose:

As a Claims Analyst in Trafigura you will prepare, analyse and review all demurrage and post-fixture claims, from and to ship owners and counterparties, interacting internally with all commercial teams, aiming to maximise profit and minimise loss for the Group. You will participate in raising awareness of exposure with many ways (not limited to contracts` negotiation/ annual exposure reports). You will be responsible for your vessels throughout the entire journey from submission of claims till having them settled. You will create bonds with your customers, you will negotiate each and every item and you will be responsible to find creative ways to minimise the outstanding debts.
This is a role within a dynamic team of experts, which offers access to unparalleled knowledge, expertise and global exposure by handling all claims for the Trafigura Group.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

  • University Degree
  • Understanding of basic shipping terms, claims or operations will be an asset
  • Experience in similar position will be an advantage
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written)
  • Strong computer skills in MS office applications

Competencies:

  • Communicate effectively
  • Manage complexity
  • Being resilient
  • Ensure accountability
  • Action oriented
  • Interpersonal savvy

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, analysis and submission of the following claims:
    * Demurrage

* Non- Demurrage being all post-fixture items (deviation, speed up, heating, purging, port costs, freight

differential, war risk costs)

  • Report P&L to internal stakeholders
  • Negotiation of all claims and communication with owners and counterparties

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships:

  • Operations
  • Traders
  • Chartering
  • Deal Desk
  • Contracts
  • Counterparties
  • Brokers

Department Overview

Claims department is an integral component of Trafigura Group, responsible for handling all demurrage and post-fixture claims globally, assuring proper reporting in P&L, raising awareness to commercial desks and cargo operations for potential exposure, communicating and negotiating with counterparties /owners to maximise profit for the Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.