Junior / Bunker Trader (Open to candidates who are Traders in other commodities)

GMP Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine fuel trading company in Singapore is seeking a Junior / Bunker Trader to join their fast-growing team. This role includes a comprehensive training program with mentorship, developing trading instincts, and building customer relationships in the marine fuels market. Candidates should have strong communication and negotiation skills, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. High performers will rapidly transition into full Trader roles.

Qualifications

• Good Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Enjoys prospecting, building business, and closing deals.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Background in shipping, energy, commodities, or sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build your own customer base and develop trading instincts.
• Actively research, prospect, and develop new customer relationships.
• Coordinate bunker deliveries and monitor oil markets.
• Integrate low-carbon and alternative fuel solutions in proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Motivation by competition

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Junior / Bunker Trader (Open to candidates who are Traders in other commodities)

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.
• The programme will ensure you understand the full commercial, operational, regulatory and environmental ecosystem critical to success in bunker trading, including emerging trends in alternative fuels and decarbonisation strategies.
• High performers will have the opportunity to rapidly transition into full Trader roles, managing customer portfolios independently.
• 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 skillsFast 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

To apply, please visit: www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference:4RXYRXRV. Alternatively, you may do a Quick Apply.

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