Sam Russell
London
Summary
Accomplished commodity professional with a solid understanding of the commodity markets acquired through my previous roles. As a result, I have been able to build my skillset demonstrating the ability to problem solve, think logically and strategically, work under pressure, and add value via commercial optimisation and business development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Manager
EY
2023.04 - Current
- Business development of the services offering and team's strategy focused on commodity sector which includes raising the team's profile internally and externally to secure new projects and clients.
- Engagement manager for project delivery, providing project oversight for delivery, managing the budget and resources and client engagement.
- Example project: Led the development of a business case for a leading European energy company's business model change including defining the strategy, change required and quantification of potential additional gross margin that could be unlock from the new model.
Commodity operations and business development
Goldmans Sachs
2021.08 - 2023.04
- Business development, execution, and ongoing support of structured financing physical transactions and opportunities identify by the trading desks across Power, Gas, Emissions, Metal and Oil
- Interact with traders, strategists, structurers, and IT teams to maximise efficiency of team processes and procedures
- Review economic and logistical aspects of physical trades to mitigate any financial risk
- Leverage quantitative skills to identify & suggest best possible optimization opportunities.
Trading Operator
BP Oil International
2017.01 - 2021.08
- Implement trader physical product strategy to maximise trade value
- Acting as the central point of communication across business functions
- Risk Management of physical product exposure such as credit, operational and market risks
- Developing, maintaining, and enhancing the relationships with third parties / companies / associates, including terminals, shipping companies, surveyors, and marketing businesses.
Demurrage Negotiator
BP Oil International
2013.03 - 2017.01
- Negotiation of disputes with third parties to reduce financial exposure on demurrage claims
Cash Analyst
BP Oil International
2011.06 - 2013.03
Assistant Accountant
Terrapinn Limited
2010.07 - 2011.06
Finance Operator
Shell International Trading & Shipping Company
2007.08 - 2009.06
Education
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - undefined
Camden Sixth Form, Camden - undefined
Skills
Strategy, Business Development, Finance, Analysis, Communication, Team work, Negotiation, Commodity Markets, Risk management, Operations, Trading, Physical commodities, Project management
Custom
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager
EY
2023.04 - Current
Commodity operations and business development
Goldmans Sachs
2021.08 - 2023.04
Trading Operator
BP Oil International
2017.01 - 2021.08
Demurrage Negotiator
BP Oil International
2013.03 - 2017.01
Cash Analyst
BP Oil International
2011.06 - 2013.03
Assistant Accountant
Terrapinn Limited
2010.07 - 2011.06
Finance Operator
Shell International Trading & Shipping Company
2007.08 - 2009.06