Direct Trader

Onyx Capital Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Direct Trader to join its Trading team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, including fluency in Mandarin for engaging with China market activities. Responsibilities include client account management, training in sales, and developing trading strategies. A degree in economics, energy, or finance is required, along with a passion for relationship building and working in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree required, preferably in economics, energy and finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in Mandarin for engaging with the China market.
• Natural passion for relationship building.
• Able to work individually and in a team in a competitive environment.
• Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets.
• Willingness to travel internationally for business.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training in sales and account management.
• Identify and map potential clients to generate new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts through relationship-building.
• Develop strong client relationships with a consultative sales approach.
• Collaborate with traders on trading strategies and futures executions.
• Drive Flux sales initiatives and introduce the Flux platform.
• Support Flux marketing efforts and enhance brand visibility.
• Engage in networking and relationship-building activities.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Natural passion for relationship building

Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets

Education

Degree in economics, energy, or finance

Job description

Overview

Onyx Capital Group was founded, by traders, on the principles of expertise, vision and excellence. The company has rapidly grown to command across the entire spectrum of oil derivative products. Our aim is not just to be market leaders but to build a unique franchise that continuously pushes boundaries. We know that our success is derived from a total commitment to pursue excellence in both our people and our technology which we heavily invest in.

We are currently hiring for individuals with a strong work ethic and desire to creatively and actively apply themselves within our Trading team. You will need to provide clear and demonstrable reasoning for why you want to be a Direct trader.

Our most successful employees show the following characteristics:

• Entrepreneurial
• Resilient
• Agile
• Taking-ownership
• A relentless sense of pursuing accelerated progression
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Thrive in fast-paced and competitive environments

As a prospective candidate you need to be able to back up all of the above key attributes with relevant experience in your academic track record, previous work experience as well as any extracurricular hobbies and personal interests.

Responsibilities

• Undergo training in sales, account management, and OCL service offerings to build a strong understanding of the firm's value proposition
• Identify and map potential clients to generate new business opportunities, primarily among oil traders, risk management teams, investment banks, hedge funds, industrial end users, refineries, and related sectors
• Manage and grow existing client accounts through relationship-building, upselling opportunities, and consistent client engagement
• Develop strong client relationships through a consultative sales approach, including targeted outreach and research-driven communication
• Collaborate with traders on research, development, and implementation of new trading strategies, as well as assist with futures and OTC executions
• Drive Flux sales initiatives, including introducing and demonstrating the Flux platform, identifying potential users, and supporting adoption across the client base
• Support Flux marketing efforts by assisting in campaign planning, preparing promotional materials, and enhancing brand visibility within the trading and investment community
• Engage in client networking and relationship-building activities, both during and outside standard working hours

Requirements

• Degree required, preferably in economics, energy and finance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluent in Mandarin (mandatory for this role due to the necessity of engaging with the China market in trading activities)
• Natural passion for relationship building
• Able to work individually and within a team in a competitive, target-driven environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy and financial markets
• Willingness to travel internationally for business