Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory Senior Consultant

Senior Consultant - Trading & VCO Advisory - Enterprise Operations & Risk Deloitte's Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps clients turn complex risks and evolving regulations into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations. Join us to apply advanced data, AI, emerging technologies, and industry insights to bring clarity to complexity and accelerate value creation. Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026. Work you'll do As a Senior Consultant, Trading & VCO on the Enterprise Operations & Risk team, you will be responsible for: Lead analysis across the commodity trade lifecycle, including deal capture, scheduling and nomination, pricing, and settlements, to identify data, process, and control improvement opportunities within trading and risk operationsDrive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of value chain optimization programs for commodity trading companies across Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Agriculture, and adjacent commodity sectorsAnalyze commercial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, quantify value, and develop recommendations for margin improvementLead workstreams with client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to align optimization initiatives with business objectives, delivery timelines, and implementation requirementsDevelop solution materials, executive-ready client presentations, and pursuit assets used in business development and engagement deliverySupport initiatives across refining, shipping, storage, marketing, and commodity trading operations, including tracking performance against defined key performance indicators A successful candidate would possess these skills: Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a teamEffective written and verbal communication skillsMeticulous attention to detail and quality of work productAbility to build and sustain professional relationshipsAbility to lead projects or workstreamsAbility to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environmentStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to provide clear guidance to others The team Our Enterprise Operations & Risk offering enables clients to achieve profitable growth and competitive advantage by optimizing "heart of the business" operations. We leverage deep domain expertise to extend enterprise resilience, agility and remediation. Our professionals address client needs which span the organization and impact strategy, operations, performance and reputation. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or a related field4+ years of experience in commodity trading, value chain optimization, operations, supply chain, or consultingExperience across downstream oil & gas functions, including refining, shipping, storage, marketing, and commodity trading operationsExperience across the commodities trade lifecycle, including deal capture, scheduling or nomination, pricing, settlements, and market or credit risk exposuresExperience designing, implementing, or improving commercial or operational optimization programs, including key performance indicator tracking and value quantificationExperience creating client-ready analyses, presentations, or financial models to quantify business valueAbility to travel 75%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. Preferred: Experience with financial modeling to quantify value and business benefitsExperience using data, analytics, or artificial intelligence in commercial or operational optimizationExperience with CTRM or ETRM platforms, including ION Endur or Openlink, Allegro, RightAngle, Eka, TriplePoint, or SAP Commodity ManagementExperience with one or more commodity markets, including power, natural gas, crude or refined products, liquefied natural gas, metals, or agricultureExperience with mark-to-market, valuation, or scenario analysisExperience working in a consulting or advisory environment The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,700 to $218,300. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.