Oil Operator

Trafigura Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Commercial Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end execution of oil trades, coordinating STS transfers, storage movements and blending activities to ensure timely delivery.

You will collaborate with traders, chartering, agents and counterparties, optimize costs, mitigate risks and support research into new business opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of operational experience in oil trading and cargo execution.
• Experience in blending is advantageous.
• Ability to optimize operational plans and manage multiple cargoes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and risk mitigation mindset.
• Excellent relationships with counterparties and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operational execution of oil trades from recap to completion, including STS transfers, storage movements and blending activities.
• Coordinate with traders, chartering, agents, surveyors and counterparties to ensure smooth cargo execution and cost optimisation.
• Identify operational risks early to ensure efficient trade completion.
• Support research into new business opportunities.

Skills

Operational oil trading experience

Fuel/crude cargo execution

Blending experience

Cost optimization

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Strong communication

Numeral literacy

Detail-oriented

Pressure handling

Job description

Main Purpose

Commercial physical fuel/crude logistics operations and trader support. Possibly supporting other Product desks in the future. Co-ordinates all aspects of the post-deal trading activity to ensure contract execution runs smoothly. Provide commercial/market information to the trader as necessary. Co-ordinate shipping/logistics in order to effect the trade successfully. Assists in the research of new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end operational execution of oil trades from recap to completion, including STS transfers, storage movements and blending activities. Coordinate closely with traders, chartering, agents, surveyors and counterparties to ensure smooth cargo execution, while optimising operational plans, managing costs and identifying operational risks early to ensure efficient and timely trade completion.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 5 - 8 years of operational experience in oil trading, with experience in fuel or crude cargo execution
• Experience in blending will be an advantage
• Ability to optimize operational plans, manage costs and handle multiple cargoes in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving ability to manage operational challenges and mitigate risks
• Ability to establish good working relationships with relevant counterparties
• Strong communication skills and numeral literacy are very important
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to be flexible and work to deadlines and under pressure
• Analytical and possesses commercial instinct
• Good coordination and planning skills to liaise on tight logistics deadlines