Job Description

Galp has been part of society for generations, and as energy changes, we adapt too. Here you will have the opportunity to grow, with the resources you need to develop at your own pace, in your own way. Together we can continue to contribute to the communities where we live and work. We can build a more efficient future for ourselves and for future generations. We're counting on your energy ⚡

Professional Internship | NG Operations Specialist

Mission

The Natural Gas & LNG (NG&LNG) Business Unit is responsible for managing and optimizing Galp’s natural gas and LNG activities, including: Natural Gas supply in the Iberian market, Natural Gas and LNG trading and shipping operations, environmental products, financial derivatives instruments. We create value across Galp’s integrated energy value chain by:

• Identifying and capturing market opportunities;
• Maximizing the integrated business margin;
• Navigating energy market dynamics and volatility;
• Supporting Galp’s competitiveness and sustainable growth.

We transform opportunities in energy markets into value for Galp by combining commercial insight, risk management, and operational excellence.

Responsabilities

• Execute and manage contracts negotiated by the Natural Gas Supply & Origination, Natural Gas Trading Desk and Natural Gas Logistics teams, covering long-term agreements, logistics swaps, exchange-traded transactions and OTC market operations;
• Validate key contractual provisions, pricing terms, pricing calculations and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational readiness;
• Perform settlement and accrual activities with external counterparties, ensuring timely and accurate financial execution of transactions;
• Act as a key liaison between Trading, Finance, Legal, Logistics and external counterparties, ensuring efficient coordination, seamless execution and effective information flow across all stakeholders;
• Manage month-end accounting activities, including accrual calculations, reconciliations and intercompany invoicing processes;
• Support the automation, digitalization and continuous improvement of operational processes, identifying opportunities to reduce manual activities, mitigate operational risks and increase efficiency;
• Contribute to the development, maintenance and enhancement of automated workflows, dashboards and operational reporting solutions using digital tools such as Power Automate, Power BI and Excel;
• Support data analysis, process mapping and performance monitoring initiatives to identify automation opportunities and drive operational excellence;
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contractual obligations and regulatory requirements associated with trading and logistics operations;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, enhance data quality and strengthen operational governance.

What you will need

• Knowledge of accounting, financial settlement and month-end processes;
• Advanced proficiency in SAP/S4G and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel;
• Demonstrated interest in digital transformation, process automation and operational excellence;
• Experience or knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, VBA or Python is highly valued;
• Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking and data-driven decision-making capabilities;
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, challenge existing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Results-oriented, proactive and accountable, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes;
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, capable of managing multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously;
• Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset.

At Galp, we have the ambition to be a Human Centered Company, and for that we acknowledge our responsibility to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) by having a genuine mindset, lived on our day-to-day, in all our processes. We believe that everyone should be celebrated and valued for who they are: not only for their potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics. potential, but also for their distinctive characteristics.