Chemicals Trading Executive

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 105,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

KINGFISHER RECRUITMENT (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Chemicals Trading Executive to join its expanding upstream chemicals and petrochemicals trading team in Singapore's CBD.

You will drive commercial development, manage customer and supplier relationships, and coordinate trade execution across regional and international markets. The role combines market research, risk awareness, and collaboration with logistics, finance, and risk teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience in oil and gas or petrochemicals trading or middle-office roles.
• Understanding of upstream chemicals or petrochemicals markets and drivers of physical trading.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and market assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of customers and suppliers in upstream chemicals and petrochemicals.
• Identify new business opportunities, customers, supply sources and trading channels.
• Support negotiations on pricing, volumes, delivery schedules and terms.
• Coordinate trade execution and hedging administration with internal teams.
• Monitor market conditions and provide insights for planning and profitability.
• Travel internationally to develop relationships (when required).

Skills

Analytical and numerical skills

Strong communication and negotiation

Independent worker and proactive

Stakeholder relationship management

Willingness to travel internationally

Understanding of upstream chemicals or

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Chemicals Trading Executive (Upstream Chemicals & Petrochemicals)

Location: Singapore, CBD

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established international trading company, is seeking an Executive to join its Chemicals Department in Singapore. This newly created position will support the development of its upstream chemicals and petrochemicals trading business across regional and international markets.

The role combines commercial development, customer and supplier management, market analysis, and trade execution coordination, with involvement in the administration of hedging activities.

Candidates with relevant middle-office experience in the oil and gas or petrochemicals industry who are interested in transitioning into a front-office commercial role are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Trading and Commercial Development

• Manage and develop a portfolio of customers and suppliers within the upstream chemicals and petrochemicals sector.

• Identify new business opportunities, customers, supply sources, and trading channels.

• Support commercial negotiations on pricing, volumes, delivery schedules, and contractual terms within approved company guidelines.

• Work towards assigned sales volume, gross profit, profitability, and expense targets.

• Explore and develop new business models in collaboration with the department’s management.

Market Research and Business Expansion

• Monitor market prices, supply and demand, trade flows, and industry developments to identify commercial opportunities.

• Research regional and international markets and provide insights to support business planning and trading decisions.

• Undertake business travel, including to China and Western markets, to develop customer and supplier relationships.

Trade Coordination and Hedging Administration

• Coordinate customer orders and supplier requirements to support timely fulfilment.

• Work closely with logistics, shipping, finance, and other internal teams to ensure smooth trade execution and delivery.

• Assist with the administration and documentation of hedging activities in coordination with relevant teams.

• Maintain accurate transaction records and prepare commercial and performance reports.

Planning and Reporting

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and the implementation of departmental business strategies.

• Review portfolio performance and recommend actions to improve profitability and market competitiveness.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, or a relevant discipline.

• At least 3~4 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas or petrochemicals industry, gained in trading, commercial sales, business development, or middle-office functions.

• Understanding of upstream chemicals or petrochemicals markets and the commercial drivers of physical commodity trading.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to assess market information and transaction profitability.

• Effective communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Ability to work independently, identify opportunities, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for business.

• Familiarity with hedging administration or commodity risk management is an advantage.

Applicants from middle-office backgrounds should demonstrate an understanding of commodity transactions and a clear interest in developing customer‑facing commercial and trading responsibilities.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.