Physical Commodities Trader / Business Director (Commodities Trading)

GRANDLINK INTERNATIONAL (SG) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Physical Commodities Trader to drive business growth and lead trading operations. This strategic role requires leveraging existing relationships and developing new markets while ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong business acumen, entrepreneurial drive, and the potential to evolve into a leadership role. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in commodities trading can make a significant impact on the company's success and growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in physical commodity trading with proven business development success.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expand trading opportunities leveraging existing portfolio.
• Lead full-cycle trading of physical commodities including deal structuring.

Skills

Physical Commodity Trading

Business Development

Leadership

Negotiation

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Job description

About Us

Grandlink International (SG) Pte. Ltd is a fast-growing, globally active commodities trading company. With a strong network across oil, gas, metals, agriculture, and energy markets, we deliver end-to-end physical trading solutions backed by strategic insight, operational excellence, and solid market intelligence. As we scale our business, we are seeking senior-level talent who can not only trade, but lead.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Physical Commodities Trader with strong business acumen and leadership potential to step into a strategic role—with a clear trajectory towards or starting from a Business Director capacity. You will be expected to leverage existing relationships, develop new markets, and drive business growth, while taking ownership of both trading operations and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Proactively identify and expand trading opportunities by leveraging your existing portfolio of suppliers, clients, and trading partners. You are expected to bring and activate commercial networks to accelerate business scale-up.
• Leadership & Strategy: Contribute to and implement business strategies in line with corporate growth goals. This role will evolve into or immediately assume business unit leadership responsibilities, depending on experience.
• Trading & Execution: Lead full-cycle trading of physical commodities (oil, metals, agriculture, etc.) including deal structuring, contract negotiation, and execution.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring high service standards and repeat business.
• Risk & Compliance: Oversee trade risk assessments and ensure compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, operations, and finance to ensure seamless trade execution and business alignment.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in physical commodity trading with proven business development success. Prior P&L responsibility or team leadership experience is a strong advantage.
• Resources & Network: Must bring an established network of suppliers, customers, or trading partners. Ability to onboard immediate business is a major plus.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Demonstrated ability to identify untapped markets and convert opportunities into business. Previous involvement in scaling a trading desk or launching new verticals is ideal.
• Leadership Potential: Capable of evolving into a Business Director role, or ready to assume such responsibilities from the outset.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field. Relevant certifications in commodities or risk management preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical abilities. High integrity and adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment.