Claims Analyst (Oil)

Main Responsibilities:

• Calculate and invoice demurrage and voyage-related claims incurred for each voyage, promptly with required documentation in accordance with the terms and conditions of the governing charter party
• Negotiate effectively to pursue collections of outstanding demurrages and claims escalation
• Liaise with Shipping Operators and/ or Master and/ or Agent for missing information or documentation and follow up proactively
• Record demurrage and claims and ensure compliance with electronic filing process
• Prepare weekly and monthly demurrage reports Track, highlight and provide feedback on unfavourable clauses to Freight Traders
• Develop solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to maintain smooth collection of outstanding claims, including traveling to meet external stakeholders, if necessary
• Collate relevant correspondences for Legal Counsel or P&I Club review on claims that need to be turned over for legal recovery
• Evaluate validity of claims and take initiative to stay updated on new rulings, new clauses, how Charter party provisions are changing, etc. through seminars and relevant industry events

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in the Tanker or Oil & Gas Trading industry.
• Strong understanding of the various charter parties, commercial contracts, laytime and demurrage provisions and the terminology associated with the petroleum industry.
• Strong understanding of all time-related and post-deal claims.
• Strong analytical and communication skills Self-motivated, Positive minded, Resolution focused.
• Good knowledge of Shipping Operations and/or Law.