Senior Marine Fuels Trader – Physical Bunkers (EMEA)

Imperium Commodity Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperium Commodity Search is seeking a Senior Bunker Trader to lead physical marine fuels trading across the EMEA region from its London base. The role involves managing a profitable book, leveraging strong supplier relationships and a robust network of physical supply locations.

You will drive procurement, pricing and risk management, coordinating with operations, credit and finance to ensure seamless execution and post-trade documentation. A UK-based or London-relocating candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within a physical bunker supplier or back-to-back marine fuels trading house.
• Proven experience trading physical marine fuels (LSFO, MGO, Fuel Oil, Bunkers, Lubricants)
• Established network across the EMEA bunker markets
• Strong understanding of procurement, pricing, hedging tools and bunker documentation processes
• Demonstrable track record building and managing a profitable bunker trading book
• Commercial mindset with the ability to scale revenue within a structured trading environment
• Based in the UK or willing to relocate to London

Responsibilities

• Trade physical marine fuels and bunkers across the EMEA region
• Build and manage a profitable portfolio across LSFO, MGO, Fuel Oil, Lubricants and related products
• Promote and leverage the firm’s physical supply locations across Europe, Middle East and Africa
• Source and supply marine fuels for shipowners, charterers and vessel operators
• Manage the full trade lifecycle from enquiry through negotiation, contracting, delivery and post-trade documentation
• Negotiate spot and term contracts across supply and customer channels
• Collaborate with operations, credit and finance teams to ensure smooth execution and risk management
• Identify new port opportunities and strengthen supplier relationships in strategic locations

Skills

Physical bunker trading

Portfolio management

Contract negotiation

Market hedging tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Imperium Commodity Search is seeking a Senior Bunker Trader to lead physical marine fuels trading across the EMEA region from its London base. The role involves managing a profitable book, leveraging strong supplier relationships and a robust network of physical supply locations.

You will drive procurement, pricing and risk management, coordinating with operations, credit and finance to ensure seamless execution and post-trade documentation. A UK-based or London-relocating candidate is preferred.