Polymer Trading Lead: Build and Grow a Global Platform

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

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.