Derivatives Sales Trader, Commodities

CLSA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA Singapore seeks a client-focused professional to manage relationships and execute commodity OTC derivatives across Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region. You will provide TRS, QIS, and other derivatives solutions, while collaborating with research teams to present product analyses and roadshows.

Mandarin-English fluency is required for liaising with Chinese and international clients. The role involves negotiating ISDA agreements, onboarding clients, and launching new products in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in business, finance, economics or STEM-related disciplines.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in commodity OTC derivatives, futures, spot sales, trading, or business development.
• Familiarity with commodity markets and OTC derivatives trading structures.
• Singapore work authorisation preferred (Citizen or PR).
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and collaborative culture.
• Excellent English and Mandarin communication (written and verbal) for Chinese and international clients.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for client development, relationship management, and trade execution in commodity OTC derivatives across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Provide clients with TRS, QIS, OTC options, and other derivatives trading solutions, as well as structured product design.
• Originate ISDA and other agreements negotiations, and manage client account opening processes.
• Collaborate with macro and industry research teams to conduct product analysis and deliver roadshow presentations.
• Drive the launch and development of new products in Singapore.
• Execute trades on client side across commodities assets and coordinate with trading, risk, compliance, and operations teams for full-cycle execution.

Skills

Client relationships

Trade execution

Markets knowledge

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in business/finance/economics/STEM

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Responsible for client development, relationship management, and trade execution in commodity OTC derivatives across Singapore, Southeast Asia, and the broader Asia-Pacific region;

• Provide clients with TRS, QIS, OTC options, and other derivatives trading solutions, as well as structured product design;

• Originate ISDA and other agreements negotiations, and manage client account opening processes;

• Collaborate with macro and industry research teams to conduct product analysis and deliver periodic roadshow presentations;

• Drive the launch and development of new products in Singapore；

• Execute trades on client side across commodities assets and work closely with trading, risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure smooth full-cycle trade execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in business, finance, economics or STEM-related disciplines

• At least 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience (e.g., commodity OTC derivatives, futures or spot sales, trading, or business development) in banking/financial services industry or commodity industry

• Familiarity with commodity markets and a solid understanding of OTC derivatives trading structures

• Preferably with a valid Singapore work authorisation (Citizen or Permanent Resident)

• Outgoing personality, strong communication skills, and a collaborative team spirit;

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Mandarin are required due to the need to liaise with both Chinese and international clients.