Bunker Trader (Portuguese speaker)

Petrobras Global Trading B.V.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance Award Program

Holiday allowance and 13th month

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Health insurance contribution

Fitness allowance

Job summary

A leading global energy trading firm based in Rotterdam is seeking a Bunker Trader. This role involves conducting market research, executing trades, and managing procurement of marine fuel. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be fluent in English and Portuguese. The position offers a temporary contract with the potential for renewal, competitive salary, and various benefits in a challenging international environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a trading organization.
• Experience as a bunker operator is valued.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (spoken and written).
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform market research and monitor oil price fluctuations.
• Execute trades following company procedures.
• Conduct daily bunker trading activities focused on sales in Brazil.
• Manage procurement of marine fuel for the fleet.
• Identify and execute profitable trading opportunities.
• Develop relationships with customers to maximize trading potential.
• Support bunker's trading practices, policies, and training.
• Cover the Bunker Support Administrator when needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Diploma/University Degree in relevant field

Job description

Petrobras Global Trading B.V. (PGT) is a subsidiary of Petrobras, one of the world’s largest energy companies. Based in the Netherlands, PGT leads Petrobras’ international trading activities, handling crude oil exports, product imports, and offering trading support services. We manage over 60% of Petrobras’ external trading operations, including 100% of crude oil exports.

Our core business includes trading oil, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, LPG, LNG, and providing chartering and futures market services. Operating from Rotterdam, we contribute to Europe’s energy and logistics hub, driving innovation, competitiveness, and job creation in the sector.

Summary

This role involves acknowledgment in marine fuel/bunker trading, market price, price structure, compliance procedures (NL and Brazil). Good negotiation and communication skills, accuracy, attention to details, ability to work under pressure and to make decisions.

Description

• Perform market research and monitor global oil price fluctuations and market trends.
• Execute trades, following Company Management and headquarters’ procedures and approvals.
• Conduct daily bunker trading activities, with a primary focus on sales in Brazil.
• Manage the procurement of marine fuel for the company’s worldwide fleet supply.
• Identify trading opportunities, negotiate, and execute profitable trades within predefined limits and risk parameters.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with customers to maximise trading potential.
• Support the development of the technical expertise related to bunker’s trading to improve work practices, policies, and training programmes.
• Cover the Bunker Support Administrator during his/her absence when necessary. Although this position is usually covered by HQ, the Trader is expected to act if required.

Requirements

• Proven relevant experience (at least 2 years) in similar role in a trading organization.
• Prior experience as a bunker operator will be highly valued and may be considered in place of the 2-year trading experience.
• Experience in bunker or fuel oil trading.
• Knowledge of hedging and paper trading.
• Relevant technical and analytical skills, ability in setting priorities.
• Diploma / University Degree (desired if in engineering, chemistry, logistics, shipping, business or economics).
• Fluent English and Portuguese (spoken and written).

Benefits

• Temporary contract with the perspective of renewals
• Full-time employment (40 hours)
• Competitive salary in line with the market
• Performance Award Program
• Holiday allowance and 13th month (8% of annual salary)
• Travel allowance
• Home office allowance
• Health insurance Contribution
• Fitness allowance
• Challenging position in an international - and great work environment

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Oil and Gas