Senior Bunker Trader

XPower Trading A/S; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

XPower Trading A/S in Copenhagen is seeking a Senior Bunker Trader to lead a newly established specialist role focused on growing a profitable, risk-aware bunker trading portfolio.

You will work closely with the CEO, mentor juniors, and build relationships with clients and suppliers to secure bunkers for XO Shipping-operated vessels.

Qualifications

• 5+ years bunker trading experience
• Commercial degree
• Excellent communication in English
• Strong IT skills

Responsibilities

• Serving clients from our existing portfolio
• Developing relationships with new clients
• Maintaining and developing relationships with suppliers
• Purchasing bunkers for XO Shipping-operated vessels
• Developing advanced product offerings
• Mentoring junior colleagues

Job description

Do you want to join a successful international company that encourages personal development, risk-taking, and efficient teamwork? Are you ready to inspire and be inspired?

As a Senior Bunker Trader, you will step into a newly established specialist role with built-in opportunities to shape your own role as well as the business overall.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking fuel trading company with extensive knowledge and experience. This allows us to navigate the complexities of the global fuel market and offer our clients the best pricing and operational solutions to suit their needs.

Join XPower Trading – a part of XO Shipping A/S

At XPower Trading, we handle bunker procurement and offer full or partial bunker management solutions for vessel owners, operators, and charterers.

The company is part of XO Shipping, which was founded in 2010 by a group of experienced shipping executives and is now an established player in the global dry-bulk freight market.

Our partnership model fosters an entrepreneurial culture with strong individual accountability, fast decision-making, and a shared focus on creating long‑term value for our clients and the business.

Drive customer growth through risk-disciplined bunker trading

As a Senior Bunker Trader at XPower Trading, you will benefit from the fact that XO Shipping has a substantial bunker requirement for the vessels it operates. This provides a unique opportunity to work closely with the shipping business on marine fuel procurement, while gaining valuable insight into customers’ operational needs.

Working from our main office in Copenhagen, your primary goal will be to build a profitable and risk-disciplined customer portfolio. To achieve this, you will work closely with our CEO and act as a mentor for junior colleagues.

You will also be responsible for:

• Serving clients from our existing portfolio
• Developing relationships with new clients
• Maintaining and developing relationships with suppliers
• Purchasing bunkers for XO Shipping-operated vessels
• Developing advanced product offerings

Leverage your bunker trading experience and strong communication skills

You are self‑driven and analytical, and your commercial mindset enables you to achieve results through a combination of negotiation and creativity. You have excellent presentation and communication skills, allowing you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Additionally, you bring:

• A commercial degree
• 5+ years of bunker trading experience from an international bunker trading house or a shipping company
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
• Technical aptitude and strong IT skills

Would you like to learn more about this opportunity?