Commodity Trader - based in SG

GENT COMMODITY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GENT COMMODITY PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an entry-level Trader to identify and execute trading opportunities across physical and financial markets.

You will monitor market developments, manage positions, and work with the team to optimize risk and returns in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a master's degree, strong English and Chinese communication skills, and up to 3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; strong communication and teamwork.
• 0–3 years of working experience; fresh graduates encouraged.
• Willing to learn with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research and analysis on assigned commodities, including market data and demand/supply trends.
• Coordinate and execute buying and selling activities for assigned commodities, ensuring efficient and profitable transactions.
• Develop upstream and downstream resources and establish procurement and sales channels; maintain client communication and relationships.
• Formulate hedging strategies for commodity futures and derivatives and manage positions to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with team members to generate reports and insights for decision making.
• Uphold the company's reputation through ethical and transparent dealings with customers and suppliers.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned in a dynamic trading environment.

Skills

Financial market analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Bilingual EN/ZH

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Trading Desks:

• Power & LNG
• Fuel oil

Location:

Singapore

Experience Level:

Entry-level

Role Summary:

The role includes identifying and executing trading opportunities in the physical and financial markets, monitoring market developments and fundamentals, and managing trading positions and market risk to achieve the company's objectives. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong analytical, commercial and communication skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis on assigned commodities, including gathering market data, tracking trends, and assessing supply and demand dynamics.
• Coordinate and execute buying and selling activities for assigned commodities, ensuring efficient and profitable transactions.
• Develop and expand upstream and downstream resources, while establishing reliable procurement and sales channels; maintain regular communication with clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and fostering strong business relationships.
• Formulate and implement hedging strategies for commodity futures and financial derivatives, managing positions to mitigate risk and maximize returns.
• Collaborate with team members to generate comprehensive reports and insights, contributing to informed decision‑making processes.
• Uphold the company's reputation through ethical and transparent dealings with customers and suppliers.
• Undertake additional tasks and projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic trading environment.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Strong logical thinking, language and writing abilities, excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated practicality, diligence, and self‑motivation; capable of making quick decisions under pressure.
• Willing to learn with a proactive attitude.
• Fluent in English and Chinese to facilitate communication with stakeholders in China.
• Fresh graduates from top‑tier institutions are encouraged to apply, 0-3 years of working experience preferred.

Chinese version：

【大宗商品交易员】

岗位职责：

• 收集、整理相关商品信息，建立和维护基础信息数据库；
• 负责相关品种的研究、分析，并撰写报告；
• 开拓上下游资源，建立完善的采购和销售渠道，负责相关品种的采购和销售工作；
• 负责制定相关商品期货及金融衍生品对冲策略和头寸管理；
• 负责上级交办的其它事项。

岗位要求：

• 全日制硕士及以上学历，专业不限；
• 逻辑思维清晰，语言、文字表达能力强，良好的沟通及团队协作能力；
• 踏实、勤奋，有很强的我驱动力、能吃苦；
• 能够使用中英文作为工作语言；
• 三年以内工作经验，应届生欢迎投递投。