Global Petrochemical Trader | Markets, Contracts & Risk

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Petrochemical Trader to develop and execute physical trading opportunities, grow supplier and customer relationships, and manage profitability. The role involves overseeing commercial negotiations, monitoring market developments, and coordinating with operations and risk teams to ensure smooth trade execution.

You will source and trade petrochemical products, identify new markets, negotiate contracts, analyze trends, and manage risk within approved limits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in petrochemical trading or related role.
• Good knowledge of petrochemical products, specs, applications and regional markets.
• Understanding of physical commodity contracts, pricing, Incoterms and international trade.
• Proven ability to develop business and manage supplier/customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source and trade petrochemical products in line with objectives and limits.
• Develop relationships with producers, distributors, trading houses and industrial customers.
• Identify new markets, customers and sourcing opportunities.
• Negotiate purchase and sales contracts (pricing, specs, quantities, delivery, payment terms).
• Analyse supply/demand, feedstock costs, production changes, trade flows and pricing trends.
• Manage trading positions, margins and exposures within risk limits.
• Coordinate hedging with relevant teams when appropriate.
• Work with operations and logistics on cargo nominations, shipping, storage and delivery.
• Resolve quality claims, shipment discrepancies and contractual issues.
• Coordinate with Finance, Credit and Compliance on counterparty approvals and payment terms.
• Maintain accurate trade records and prepare position and profitability reports.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Relationship management

Market analysis

Risk awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commodity trading systems

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a Petrochemical Trader to develop and execute physical trading opportunities, grow supplier and customer relationships, and manage profitability. The role involves overseeing commercial negotiations, monitoring market developments, and coordinating with operations and risk teams to ensure smooth trade execution.

You will source and trade petrochemical products, identify new markets, negotiate contracts, analyze trends, and manage risk within approved limits.