Junior Bunker Trader

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies in Singapore is seeking a driven Junior Bunker Trader to join our client’s world-wide marine fuel trading team. The role features an action-packed training programme with mentorship, enabling you to build your own customer base, develop trading instincts, and learn operations execution and risk management.

You will actively research and develop new customers in the marine fuels market, quote, negotiate and close bunker deals while protecting margins, and coordinate deliveries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field (preferred)
• Strong prospecting and deal-closing abilities.
• Resilient, competitive, and goal oriented.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Quick learner with commercial instincts.
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Professional, with integrity and accountability.
• Experience in shipping/energy/commodities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build personal customer base and develop trading instincts.
• Research, prospect, and develop new marine fuels customers.
• Quote, negotiate, and close bunker deals with margins.
• Coordinate bunker deliveries with operations and port dynamics.
• Monitor oil markets, shipping, and competition to identify opportunities.
• Assess operational risks, credit exposure, and delivery risk.
• Incorporate low-carbon fuels into proposals to support sustainability.
• Maintain compliance with trading regulations and internal policies.
• Build a sales pipeline and balance risk vs reward.

Skills

Prospecting

Closing deals

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Fast learner

Multitasking

Professionalism

Integrity

Accountability

Shipping background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client provides worldwide marine fuel trading services and in view of rising business activities, they are now seeking a suitably qualified and ambition driven candidate to join their fast growing team as "Junior Bunker Trader.".

Responsibilities :

• This is an action packed training programme with strong mentorship - where you will begin building your own customer base, developing trading instincts, learning operations execution and managing risk.
• Actively research, prospect, and develop new customer relationships in the marine fuels market.
• Quote, negotiate and close bunker deals while ensuring commercial margins are protected.
• Coordinate bunker deliveries in collaboration with operations teams, understanding vessel and port dynamics.
• Monitor oil markets, shipping movements, and competitive landscapes to identify trading opportunities.
• Assess and manage operational risks, credit exposures, and delivery execution risks.
• Integrate low-carbon and alternative fuel solutions into customer proposals to support sustainability goals.
• Maintain compliance with all trading regulations, ethical standards, and internal procedures.
• Build and manage a personal sales pipeline while demonstrating commercial instincts and the ability to balance risk and reward in decision-making.

Requirements:

• Good Bachelors Degree preferred
• Enjoys prospecting, building business, and closing deals
• Resilient and motivated by competition and achievement
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Fast learner with strong commercial instincts
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure in a dynamic environment
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Background in shipping, energy, commodities, or sales preferred but not mandatory

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