Gas Trader, Singapore

Norlys Energy Trading; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on market experience

Short-term gas trading exposure

Cross-shift collaboration

Regular performance feedback

Job summary

Norlys Energy Trading in Singapore is seeking a Gas Trader to join the Spot Gas Trading team. The role involves executing within-day and day-ahead gas trades in European markets during European night hours, and managing positions within risk limits.

Suitable for entry-level analysts with strong analytical skills or traders with relevant experience. The position offers cross-market exposure and a collaborative team environment with ongoing feedback and learning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with data interpretation abilities.
• Interest in energy markets and willingness to learn gas trading, portfolio optimisation and risk management.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Availability to work shifts in Singapore covering European night hours.
• Proactive, decisive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills under pressure.
• Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Execute within-day and day-ahead gas trades during European night hours.
• Manage positions and exposure within approved risk limits and regulatory requirements.
• Execute futures hedging strategies when appropriate.
• Monitor contractual and security of supply obligations and take timely action.
• Deliver clear handovers on positions and market developments.
• Assess overnight events and their impact on futures markets.
• Review trading performance and share insights with the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Gas/energy markets knowledge

English proficiency

Shift work availability

Decision making under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Do you enjoy analysing fast-moving markets and making decisions when conditions change? Are you curious about energy trading and motivated by taking responsibility while continuously learning from the market and your colleagues? Then you could be a strong fit for our Spot Gas Trading team in Singapore.

The team

You will join our Spot Gas Trading team in Singapore, which focuses on optimising the company’s asset portfolio, managing market exposure and generating trading profits. Working across shifts, the team combines spot trading, futures hedging and market analysis, with knowledge sharing and constructive feedback as an integral part of how we work.

The role

As Gas Trader, you will execute within-day and day-ahead trades in European gas markets during European night hours. You will respond to market developments, manage positions within agreed risk limits and contribute to portfolio optimisation.

The role can suit both an entry-level candidate with strong analytical skills and motivation to learn, and someone with relevant trading experience.

Key responsibilities

You will work across short-term trading, risk management, portfolio optimisation and market analysis while ensuring continuity between shifts.

• Execute within-day and day-ahead gas trades during European night hours.
• Manage positions and exposure within approved risk limits, regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Execute futures hedging strategies when appropriate.
• Monitor contractual and security of supply obligations and take timely action when required.
• Deliver clear handovers on positions, market developments and recommended actions.
• Assess overnight events and their potential impact on futures markets.
• Review trading performance, document key learnings and share insights with the team.

You will thrive in this role if you are curious about markets, enjoy taking ownership and feel comfortable making decisions when things move quickly. You should want to understand what drives the market, learn from the outcome of your decisions and keep improving. And because trading here is a team effort, it is equally important that you enjoy sharing your thinking, listening to others and working towards the best result together.

Manager, Gas Spot Trading

What we are looking for

You are analytical, proactive and comfortable turning information into decisions. You communicate clearly, work well with others and stay composed when the pace increases.

Must-have qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data and draw sound conclusions.
• Interest in energy markets and motivation to learn gas trading, portfolio optimisation and risk management.
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Availability to work shifts in Singapore covering European night hours.
• A proactive, decisive and results-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. The ability to make timely decisions within agreed guidelines and remain composed under pressure.
• Openness to feedback and a strong willingness to learn.

Nice to have

• Experience in European short-term gas markets, particularly within-day and day-ahead trading.
• Understanding of gas futures markets and hedging strategies.
• Programming or data analysis skills, such as Python, SQL or advanced Excel.

What we offer

• You will join a trading environment where you can build your market understanding through hands-on experience, close collaboration and regular feedback.
• The opportunity to build expertise in short-term gas trading.
• Close collaboration with fellow traders across shifts.
• Regular performance reviews and constructive feedback.