Junior Freight Trader (Tankers)

SALLING SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodity trading firm in Singapore is seeking a Junior Freight Trader to assist in daily trading activities and develop third-party relationships. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of tanker chartering experience and strong communication skills. This position involves market analysis and supporting transaction execution, making it essential that applicants are team-oriented and client-focused.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Tanker chartering, familiar with major cargo/routes in the Pacific.
• Prior work experience in an Operating setup with existing client network is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop third-party relationships to expand cargo flow opportunities.
• Assist senior traders in daily freight trading activities across tanker segments.
• Monitor freight markets, vessel positions, and flows to identify trading opportunities.
• Perform freight rate analysis, voyage calculations, and risk/return assessments.
• Support execution of physical and paper freight transactions (FFAs, hedging).
• Liaise with shipbrokers, owners, charterers, and internal trading desks.
• Maintain accurate records of trades, positions, and P&L exposure.
• Prepare market reports, research, and updates for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

Salling Search is recruiting a Junior Freight Trader (Tankers) for a global commodity trading firm based in Singapore.

Our client is particularly interested in individuals who are also passionate about automation and AI, have gained hands-on exposure, and possess the drive to streamline and digitalize processes within the maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop third-party relationships to expand cargo flow opportunities.
• Assist senior traders in daily freight trading activities across tanker segments.
• Monitor freight markets, vessel positions, and flows to identify trading opportunities.
• Perform freight rate analysis, voyage calculations, and risk/return assessments.
• Support execution of physical and paper freight transactions (FFAs, hedging).
• Liaise with shipbrokers, owners, charterers, and internal trading desks.
• Maintain accurate records of trades, positions, and P&L exposure.
• Prepare market reports, research, and updates for internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Tanker chartering, familiar with major cargo/routes in the Pacific.
• Prior work experience in an Operating setup with existing client network is preferred.
• You are dynamic and client-oriented, have good communication skills and are a good team player.

Contact Sanjay Eligeson at [e-mail] for more info or apply via our website.

Sanjay s/o Eligeson

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