Polymer Trader - Third Party Trading

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Polymer Trader to establish and grow a dedicated polymer trading business. The role focuses on building a profitable trading portfolio across Asia and the Middle East, working with marketing, operations, analytics and risk teams.

The successful candidate will originate and execute physical polymer transactions, manage risk, and expand trading relationships with producers, suppliers and customers in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, economics, finance, engineering or related discipline.
• 4–5 years of polymer industry experience in trading, origination or commercial activities.
• Proven track record in originating and executing physical commodity transactions.
• Strong understanding of polymer market dynamics across Asia.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze polymer market fundamentals, price trends and regional developments to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop and execute market entry and growth strategy for the polymer trading business.
• Build relationships with producers, suppliers, customers and traders.
• Originate, negotiate and execute polymer spot and term transactions in international markets.
• Expand third-party trading activities alongside asset-backed business.
• Manage market exposure with hedging strategies and risk controls.
• Take ownership of the polymer trading book including P&L performance and risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading integrated petrochemicals producer with a growing international trading platform. Backed by established production capabilities and a strong presence across key Asian markets, the company is actively expanding its commercial footprint within the polymers value chain. The organization offers an entrepreneurial environment where traders are empowered to develop new business lines, drive commercial strategy, and take ownership of profit generation within a collaborative and fast-paced trading culture.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Polymer Trader to establish and grow the company's polymer trading business. This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced trading professional to develop a new platform, expand market presence, and build a profitable trading portfolio across Asia and the Middle East.

The successful candidate will work closely with marketing, operations, analytics, and risk management teams to drive both asset-backed and third-party trading activities while taking increasing ownership of the business as it expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze polymer market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, pricing trends, and regional market developments to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop and execute the market entry and growth strategy for the polymer trading business.
• Establish and maintain relationships with producers, suppliers, customers, and trading counterparties
• Originate, negotiate, and execute spot and term polymer transactions in international markets.
• Build and expand third-party trading activities alongside the company's asset-backed business.
• Develop strategic supply partnerships with key polymer producers and suppliers.
• Manage market exposure through hedging strategies and derivatives where appropriate.
• Take ownership of the polymer trading book, including P&L performance and risk management.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to enhance market intelligence, forecasting, and trading models.
• Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of physical trades.
• Monitor market developments and identify new commercial opportunities for business expansion.
• Partner with adjacent trading desks to capture cross-product and cross-market trading opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience within the polymer industry, covering trading, marketing, origination, or commercial activities.
• Proven track record in originating and executing physical commodity transactions.
• Strong understanding of polymer market dynamics across Asia.
• Demonstrated commercial network and relationships with producers, consumers, traders, and distributors.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a business from strategy through execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commodity trading/risk management systems.
• Fluent in English; additional Asian language capabilities would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural, and performance-driven trading environment.