Junior Trader (Sugar) - Trading House

KERRY CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting PTE. LTD. represents a large Asian conglomerate seeking a Junior Trader in Singapore. The role supports the sugar trading desk with market research, pricing, and trade execution under the guidance of the Trading Manager.

The candidate should hold a business degree with 1–3 years of commodities trading experience, and be comfortable with fast-paced environments, logistics, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in commodities trading.
• Knowledge of international trade: contract execution, trade logistics and basic trading terms.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support the sugar trading desk with market research, pricing, trade execution and logistics.
• Assist in developing new destination markets and customer accounts.
• Coordinate contract execution and payment schedules; place pricing orders.
• Support sugar futures positions and track vessel schedules, shipment status and delivery timelines.
• Monitor MTM P&L and contract status for the trading division.

Skills

Market research

Stakeholder management

Trading desk support

P&L monitoring

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

Large Asian conglomerate, with a focus on the sourcing, trading and distribution of products such as sugar, grains and other agricultural commodities across Asia. Due to business expansion, they are looking for a junior trader to join the Singapore team

Role

Reporting to Trading Manager. The Junior Trader will support the sugar trading desk across market research, sales development, trade execution, pricing, logistics and P&L monitoring. Assist in developing new destination markets and customer accounts, including China, under the guidance of the Senior Trader. Coordinate physical purchase and sales contract execution, manage payment schedules, place pricing orders, support sugar futures positions, and work closely with freight teams and traders to track vessel schedules, shipment status and delivery timelines. Monitor and reconcile daily MTM P&L and contract status for the trading division.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in business or a related discipline with 1-3 years of experience in commodities trading. Candidates should have practical knowledge of international trade, including contract execution, trade logistics and basic trading terms, with a proactive, self-motivated approach and strong ownership of daily responsibilities. The candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Licence No: 16S8060
Registration no: R22104741