Contract Analyst

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.