Core Strategist

vitol· MIS, Technology
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📍 England📍 London📍 London, England, United Kingdom📍 gbFull time

About this role

Company Description

Vitol is an energy and commodities company with revenues of $331 billion in 2024; its primary business is the trading and distribution of energy products globally – it trades over seven million barrels per day of crude oil and products and, at any time, has 250 ships transporting its cargoes.

Vitol’s clients include national oil companies, multinationals, leading industrial companies and utilities. Founded in Rotterdam in 1966, today Vitol serves clients from some 40 offices worldwide and is invested in energy assets globally including 24mM3 of storage, 850kbpd of refining capacity, and 10,000 service stations. To date, we have committed over $2.5 billion of capital to renewable projects and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Job Description

As a Core member of the Risk Systems team, you will develop core components for the new Risk & PnL engine:

  • Technical excellence: Implement clean, well-documented, tested, and extensible code
  • Ownership: Be responsible for the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engine
  • Teamwork: Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to implement high-performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades 
  • Architectural vision: Ensure integration in broader Vitol infrastructure and systems, develop an overall understanding of our systems architecture and become a sparring partner to the Risk Architect

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience/full proficiency in C++; Some familiarity with Python
    • Ability to architect and implement code to address high-level requirements
    • Experience implementing high-performance algorithms & grid computations
  • Master’s/PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top university
  • Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Interest in business and how end users will use the product
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbal & written)

Additional Information

  • Substantial prior experience with implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engine
  • Interest in financial and commodities markets
  • SysAdmin experience, e.g. cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, network sockets tech

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Where is the Core Strategist position at vitol located?
This Core Strategist role at vitol is based in England, London, London, England, United Kingdom, gb. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Core Strategist role at vitol full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Core Strategist role in the MIS, Technology department at vitol.
Which team or department does the Core Strategist at vitol belong to?
This Core Strategist position is part of the MIS, Technology department at vitol. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Core Strategist job at vitol posted?
This Core Strategist position at vitol was posted on Mar 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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