Careers
An introduction to the Vitol Group.
It isn’t ships or terminals or cargoes that create our success: it’s the calibre of our people.
Being a global business, they come from all over the world and represent a vibrant mix of different nationalities, educational backgrounds and life experiences. They continue to build our reputation as a leading player in the energy markets through their creativity, commitment, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit.
Below is a very brief summary of what we do and the way we work. However, before applying for any opportunity we may have, we recommend you explore the main pages of this website and familiarise yourself more fully with our businesses.
Who are we? What do we do?
The Vitol Group is one of the largest independent energy trading groups in the world and operates through a global group of companies.
Although mainly a physical oil trader, the Group is now broadly based with active trading operations in gas, coal, power, non-ferrous metals, derivatives and sugar.
Essentially, we trade fuels; we create markets for fuel products; we deliver cargoes, safely, on-specification and on-time; we provide extensive terminal and storage facilities; and we engineer innovative financial structures to the benefit of our clients.
Through the Vitol Foundation, we are also active in charitable funding to benefit severely deprived children in Asia, Africa, Latin America, CIS and Eastern Europe.
Where are we?
We have offices all over the world, with the majority of our people located in the six key locations of Geneva, Houston, London, Moscow, Rotterdam and Singapore.
We are active wherever our customers and the markets dictate, and this inevitably gives rise to some exciting, challenging and rewarding career assignments and opportunities.
What makes us different?
Despite our size and global reach, we are a proudly independent business. Our shares are owned by many of our employees, instilling a culture of collective ownership and responsibility.
We have no external shareholders, so are unfettered by outside interests, agendas or expectations. We are masters of our own destiny and place considerable responsibility on every member of our team.
This translates directly into the way we work: we enjoy a flat management structure and a refreshing absence of bureaucracy. We’re passionate about what we do and are dedicated to maintaining the company’s excellent reputation worldwide.
Above all, we’re a meritocracy: we recognise talent and reward it accordingly. Not surprisingly, this environment has created motivated, loyal and long-serving teams.
How do we work?
A career at Vitol provides the opportunity to experience and learn about all facets of our business. For example, trading assistants may gravitate towards Financial or Physical Operations, en route to becoming traders.
Our people also move between business units, which encompass everything from Crude Oil and Natural Gas to Coal, Carbon Emissions, Shipping and Gasoline. They also find there are frequent opportunities to work in overseas offices to develop a global view of the business.
Typically, each business unit has a core team of:
• a Trader
• a Trading Assistant, whose primary responsibility includes knowing our trading positions at any one time
• an Operator, whose role includes controlling physical movements around the world
• a Financial Operator, in charge of invoicing and contracts
• Working with Vitol is challenging and demanding – and can take you to locations all over the world.