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Consultant - Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory - Enterprise Operations & Risk

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory Consultant on the Enterprise Operations & Risk team, you will be responsible for:

• Support analysis across the commodity trade lifecycle (e.g., deal capture, scheduling/nomination, pricing, settlements) to help identify data, process, or control improvement opportunities within trading and risk operations
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of value chain optimization programs for Commodity Trading companies in Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Agriculture and other adjacent commodity sectors.
•  Analyze commercial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, quantify value, and support recommendations for margin improvement
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to align optimization initiatives with business objectives, timelines, and delivery requirements
• Contribute to the development of solution materials, client presentations, and sales support assets used in pursuit and delivery efforts
• Support project workstreams across refining, shipping, storage, ma

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability 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, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in value chain, operations, supply chain management, or consulting
• Experience supporting work across downstream oil & gas functions, including refining, shipping, storage, marketing, and commodity trading operations
• Foundational understanding of the commodities trade lifecycle and related risk concepts (e.g., deal capture, confirmations, scheduling, settlements, market/credit risk exposures)
• Experience supporting commercial or operational optimization programs and tracking performance against key performance indicators
• Experience creating client-ready analyses, presentations, or financial models to quantify business value
• Ability 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 benefits
• Experience using data, analytics, or artificial intelligence in commercial or operational optimization
• Exposure to CTRM/ETRM platforms (e.g., ION Endur/Openlink, Allegro, RightAngle, Eka, TriplePoint, SAP Commodity Management, or similar)
• Familiarity with one or more commodity markets (e.g., power, natural gas, crude/refined products, LNG, metals, agriculture)
• Basic understanding of risk and analytics concepts such as mark-to-market, valuation, or scenario analysis
• Experience working in a consulting or advisory environment

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.

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 $86,700 to $170,900.

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.

Consultant - Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory - Enterprise Operations & Risk

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Trading & Value Chain Optimization Advisory Consultant on the Enterprise Operations & Risk team, you will be responsible for:

• Support analysis across the commodity trade lifecycle (e.g., deal capture, scheduling/nomination, pricing, settlements) to help identify data, process, or control improvement opportunities within trading and risk operations
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of value chain optimization programs for Commodity Trading companies in Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Agriculture and other adjacent commodity sectors.
•  Analyze commercial and operational data to identify optimization opportunities, quantify value, and support recommendations for margin improvement
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and Deloitte teams to align optimization initiatives with business objectives, timelines, and delivery requirements
• Contribute to the development of solution materials, client presentations, and sales support assets used in pursuit and delivery efforts
• Support project workstreams across refining, shipping, storage, ma

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability 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, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in value chain, operations, supply chain management, or consulting
• Experience supporting work across downstream oil & gas functions, including refining, shipping, storage, marketing, and commodity trading operations
• Foundational understanding of the commodities trade lifecycle and related risk concepts (e.g., deal capture, confirmations, scheduling, settlements, market/credit risk exposures)
• Experience supporting commercial or operational optimization programs and tracking performance against key performance indicators
• Experience creating client-ready analyses, presentations, or financial models to quantify business value
• Ability 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 benefits
• Experience using data, analytics, or artificial intelligence in commercial or operational optimization
• Exposure to CTRM/ETRM platforms (e.g., ION Endur/Openlink, Allegro, RightAngle, Eka, TriplePoint, SAP Commodity Management, or similar)
• Familiarity with one or more commodity markets (e.g., power, natural gas, crude/refined products, LNG, metals, agriculture)
• Basic understanding of risk and analytics concepts such as mark-to-market, valuation, or scenario analysis
• Experience working in a consulting or advisory environment

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.

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 $86,700 to $170,900.

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.