Biofuel Trading Manager

calibr:e; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

calibr:e is seeking a Biofuel Trading Manager in Singapore to spearhead the creation of a new Biofuels and Vegetable Oils paper trading desk. You will design risk frameworks, allocate capital, and connect with brokers to execute trades on major exchanges.

The role requires 10–15 years in global commodity trading, with proven ability to build desks and deliver risk-adjusted returns in agricultural derivatives and renewable energy markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related discipline.
• 10-15 years of trading or portfolio management experience within global commodity merchant houses, macro hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms, focusing on agricultural derivatives, oilseeds, or renewable energy products.
• Proven history of generating strong risk-adjusted returns alongside experience establishing a trading desk or scaling a product line with minimal oversight.
• Deep knowledge of the global agricultural sector (oilseed complexes) and its pricing relationships with traditional energy and environmental compliance frameworks.
• Entrepreneurial thinker with an analytical approach to trading strategies and a track record of building trusted networks across brokers and counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the new Biofuels and Vegetable Oils paper trading business line, including broker connections and clearing lines.
• Partner with internal risk and compliance teams to design daily risk boundaries, drawdown limits, and capital protection protocols.
• Manage and deploy the desk's proprietary trading allocations across major exchanges, optimizing risk-adjusted returns within corporate boundaries.
• Formulate and execute financial spread strategies, including calendar spreads, oilseed crush margins, and feedstock-to-energy relative value plays.
• Build and maintain internal balance sheets, trade-flow trackers, and weather models to identify mispriced risk.

Skills

Trading experience

Risk management

Macro/commodity markets

Stakeholder communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance/Math

Tools

Market data platforms

Job description

At calibr:e, we’re not your traditional recruiters. We don’t just fill roles—we build careers and help businesses thrive by connecting the best talents with the right opportunities.

Our team is made up of seasoned industry professionals and highly experienced headhunters, blending deep functional expertise with technical know-how. We are committed to supporting businesses efficiently and effectively, while offering candidates meaningful career advancements. At calibr:e, we’re shaping the future of recruitment by fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth.

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading, multi-billion dollar global agricultural commodity merchant with an extensive cross-border supply chain and processing footprint. They manage a highly diversified portfolio spanning grains, oilseeds, animal feed and specialized food ingredients. In line with evolving market demands, the company has recently scaled into modern food science sectors. Driven by this ongoing global growth strategy, the company is expanding its interest in biofuel, and is actively seeking high-caliber talent to join them. They are seeking a proven and experienced agricultural derivative trader for this exciting opportunity as Biofuel Trading Manager in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the new Biofuels and Vegetable Oils paper trading business line, including establishing institutional broker connections and clearing lines.
• Partner with internal risk and compliance teams to design and implement daily risk boundaries, maximum drawdown limits, and capital protection protocols.
• Manage and deploy the desk's proprietary trading allocations across major international exchanges, optimizing risk-adjusted returns within corporate boundaries.
• Formulate and execute financial spread strategies, including commodity calendar spreads, oilseed crush margins, and feedstock-to-energy relative value plays.
• Build and maintain internal balance sheets, trade-flow trackers, and weather models to identify mispriced risk in the global market.

*responsibilities are truncated and non-exhaustive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Business, or other relevant discipline
• 10 - 15 years of trading or portfolio management experience within global commodity merchant houses, macro hedge funds, or proprietary trading firms, with a focus on agricultural derivatives, oilseeds, or renewable energy products
• Proven history of generating strong risk-adjusted returns alongside verified experience establishing a trading desk or scaling a product line with minimal oversight
• Deep knowledge of the global agricultural sector (specifically oilseed complexes) and its pricing relationships with traditional energy and environmental compliance frameworks
• Entrepreneurial thinker with an analytical approach to trading strategies and a track record of building trusted networks across brokers, counterparties, and executive stakeholders

Due to high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will keep candidates not shortlisted for future suitable opportunities.

calibr:e (23S1731) is proud to represent an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Our client celebrates unique perspectives and dedicates to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are empowered to thrive. Join a company where differences are valued, and every individual has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully.