Biofuels Trader

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a commercially driven Biofuels Trader for a major global energy client to develop and manage trading across biofuels and feedstocks, supporting regional and global growth. You will drive profitability through market analysis, risk management, and execution of trading strategies in a dynamic environment.

The role requires strong trading experience, a proven profit track record, and ability to manage hedging and risk.

Qualifications

• Experience trading physical biofuels.
• Track record of generating trading profits.
• Knowledge of risk management and hedging strategies.
• Understanding of biofuels value chains, feedstock economics, and market fundamentals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage physical and financial trading positions across biofuels and feedstocks markets.
• Generate profitability through trading, market analysis, and risk management.
• Identify, originate, and execute new sourcing, trading, and business development opportunities.
• Manage portfolio exposure and implement hedging strategies to mitigate market risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and trading counterparties.
• Negotiate and secure long-term supply and offtake agreements.
• Optimize storage, logistics, and supply chain activities to maximize portfolio value.
• Monitor and communicate market intelligence, regulatory developments, and trading opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Trading, Refining, Marketing, Emerging Energy, and other commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Support regional compliance requirements and contribute to the growth of the biofuels platform.

Skills

Biofuels trading

Profitability focus

Risk management

Hedging

Market fundamentals

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Engineering/Finance

Job description

Our client is a major global energy company with a strong presence across refining, trading, marketing, and renewable fuels. As part of its growing renewables business, they are seeking a commercially driven Biofuels Trader to develop and manage trading activities across biofuels and feedstocks markets, supporting both regional and global growth initiatives. The role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic trading environment, driving profitability through market analysis, risk management, and the execution of physical and financial trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage physical and financial trading positions across biofuels and feedstocks markets.
• Generate commercial value and profitability through effective trading, market analysis, and risk management.
• Identify, originate, and execute new sourcing, trading, and business development opportunities.
• Manage portfolio exposure and implement hedging strategies to mitigate market risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and trading counterparties.
• Negotiate and secure long-term supply and offtake agreements.
• Optimize storage, logistics, and supply chain activities to maximize portfolio value.
• Monitor and communicate market intelligence, regulatory developments, and trading opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Trading, Refining, Marketing, Emerging Energy, and other commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Support regional compliance requirements and contribute to the growth of the biofuels platform.

Requirements

• Experience trading physical biofuels.
• Demonstrated track record of generating trading profits and identifying commercial opportunities within biofuels markets.
• Experience managing physical and/or paper trading positions with a strong understanding of risk management and hedging strategies.
• Strong knowledge of biofuels value chains, feedstock economics, and market fundamentals.
• Proven ability to make commercial decisions with meaningful financial impact.
• Strong relationship management skills with counterparties, suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of agricultural commodity markets and feedstock pricing dynamics.
• Experience across refinery, blending, marketing, logistics, storage optimization, or marine operations.
• Strong understanding of global biofuels regulations and energy market fundamentals.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.