Energy Derivatives Sales Trader

MET Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

MET Group in Singapore seeks an experienced energy derivatives trader to develop and execute trading strategies across LPG, natural gas, crude oil, and refined products. You will pitch OTC and exchange-traded derivatives to a regional APAC client base and design hedging strategies to support trading and commercial activities.

You will trade and manage positions, ensure adherence to risk limits and regulatory requirements, and provide daily market insights to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in energy derivatives trading, commodity brokering, paper trading or related energy markets.
• Strong understanding of APAC energy complex and physical-to-financial structures, derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, options, spreads and hedging strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience trading futures, swaps, options or other derivatives in exchange-traded or OTC markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies in energy derivatives markets (LPG, natural gas, crude oil, refined products).
• Pitch and deliver OTC and exchange-traded derivative solutions to a regional APAC client base.
• Develop and implement hedging strategies to support trading and commercial activities.
• Trade and manage positions, block trades and hedge flows across futures, swaps, options and other instruments.
• Monitor market fundamentals and price movements to identify trading opportunities and support decision-making.
• Provide customers with daily market analysis, pricing structures, and volatility insights for hedging.

Skills

Commodity sales

Trading experience

Market analysis

Risk management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Independence

Bilingual English Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Job description

MET Groupis an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Groupis represented in 21 countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and Ukraine.

METGroupis present in 33 national energy markets and 44 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and The Netherlands.

METGrouphas 1350+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation *.

Job Description

• Client Advisory & Origination:
  • Develop and execute trading strategies in energy derivatives markets, including LPG, natural gas, crude oil, refined products and other related commodities
  • Pitch and deliver OTC (Over-the-Counter) and exchange-traded derivative solutions (futures, swaps, options) to a regional APAC client base
• Execution & Liquidity Provision:
  • Develop and implement hedging strategies to support the company’s trading and commercial activities
  • Trade/execute and manage positions block trades and hedge flows (e.g., across the barrel for crude oil, LNG, gas, power and other related commodities) for futures, swaps, options and other derivative instruments across exchange-traded and OTC markets in line with METI's physical and financial risk limits
• Monitor and analyse market fundamentals, price movements and industry developments to identify trading opportunities and support decision-making
• Provide customers with daily market analysis, pricing structures, and volatility insights to facilitate commercial hedging
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure all trades align with the firm's risk limits and comply strictly with the Singapore regulatory frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience and proven commodity sales in energy derivatives trading, commodity brokering, paper trading, or related energy markets (LPG, natural gas, crude oil, refined products, or other energy commodities)
• Strong understanding of APAC energy complex and physical to financial structures, energy derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, options, spreads, and hedging strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience in trading futures, swaps, options or other derivative instruments in exchange-traded or OTC markets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and risk management skills, with the ability to evaluate market fundamentals, volatility, pricing structures and trading risks.
• High integrity, professional ethics and sense of responsibility, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently but also as a team player
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English and Mandarin) is a plus