ENERGY& CHEMICALS COMMODITY TRADING

JIN LI INDUSTRIAL INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading firm in Singapore is seeking a seasoned trader with a minimum of 8 years of experience in commodities trading. The successful candidate will autonomously manage trading positions, develop strategies, and report daily P&L. Ideal candidates possess deep knowledge of energy markets, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to work well within a team. This role offers a dynamic environment for individuals who excel under pressure and can prioritize effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of trading experience in relevant commodities.
• Full understanding of fundamental drivers of energy markets.
• Ability to prioritize high-importance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop paper trading strategies.
• Manage the book autonomously within risk limits.
• Prepare daily trading P&L and risk reporting.

Skills

Trading experience

Knowledge of energy markets

Strategy development

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Trading
• Develop paper trading strategies
• Manage the book autonomously (within risk limits); ensuring the trading positions and strategies remain within the agreed risk and credit parameters, and identifying potential factors that may cause these parameters to be breached
• Generate positive P/L, and have a consistent proven track record of trade objective achievements
• Liaise with head office to identify trading opportunities, monitor current market conditions, and inform them of new opportunities
• Daily preparation of trading P&L and risk reporting for trading desk, dealdesk and senior management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 8 years’ trading experience in the relevant commodities
• A full and detailed understanding of the fundamental drivers of energy markets
• Experienced in developing and implementing of trading strategies
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-disciplined, able to take stress
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, especially those of high importance
• Strong problem solving skills and decision-making abilities
• Excellent team player and work well with others
• Strong with numbers
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the capability to build, inspire and lead a high-performing team to work in sync with our company's objectives