Operations Executive

QUADMET PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodities trading company in Singapore seeks an Operations Specialist to support trading activities. Responsibilities include liaising with banks, managing contracts, and overseeing documentation for shipments. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in commodities trading. Proficiency in English and Chinese is essential for this role, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in commodities trading, particularly in metals.
• Experience handling customers from China, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
• Strong initiative to solve problems creatively.

Responsibilities

• Act as a mediator between treasury and bank for fund arrangements.
• Coordinate with counterparts to ensure smooth trading flows.
• Manage document operations for shipments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Coordination

Multi-tasking

Language proficiency in English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Finance or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

This role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations in commodities trading. Assist commodity traders to execute contracts, make shipping / warehouse / freight forwarding arrangements, liaise with banks on bill of lading, liaise with Treasury on payment documentations (such as LC), and co-ordinate with suppliers/customers on trade documentations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a media between treasury and bank line in funds arrangement and L/C document preparation, discounting, etc.


• Work closely with counterparties to ensure smooth trading flow and process.


• Handle document operation for shipments.


• Promptly perform data entries into system on trade information.


• Solve issues relating to clients post deal confirmation till finalization of shipment.


• Support senior operation in handling sea or land logistics booking, co-ordination and payment checks.


• Perform ad-hoc tasks, and assist colleagues as and when required.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree, preferably in International Trade, Logistics, Finance, or related fields.


2. At least 4 years of relevant experience in commodities trading in metals, contracts executions and documentations handling.


3. Experiences in handling customers in China, Bangladesh and Pakistan.


4. Initiative to creatively solve problems in difficult situations.


5. Proven multi-tasker, good team-player, strong communication and coordination skills.


6. Proficient in English and Chinese (spoken, reading and written), able to translate the documents accurately, and to handle queries from China’s associates.


7. Knowledge in Microsoft Words, Excel, power-point, etc.