Sales Trader

ENGIE - International Supply & Energy Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply and Energy Management seeks an experienced origination professional to capitalize on opportunities in Japan across energy derivatives and green solutions. You will originate transactions, quote prices, and manage client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in trading/banking, deep knowledge of energy markets, and fluency in English and Japanese to collaborate with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 3–5 years’ experience in trading/banking.
• Existing relationships with key energy and power players in Japan.
• Experience with global markets products, preferably commodity derivatives for corporate clients.
• Proven track record in client origination, negotiation and management.
• Solid understanding of energy trading.
• Experience negotiating structured contracts and financing for energy projects.
• Proficient in English and Japanese; able to work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver revenue by originating transactions and opportunities with clients in Japan across energy and power derivatives and green solutions.
• Quote prices and execute trades with clients in Japan.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service.
• Develop ideas to assist clients in risk management in a fast-moving environment.
• Stay updated on industry news and market movements to provide timely insights.
• Prepare concise presentations and reports, leveraging strong spreadsheet skills.
• Collaborate with KYC/Credit/Legal teams on onboarding processes.

Skills

Client origination

Energy trading

Negotiation

Relationship building

English & Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This role in the S&EM APAC Origination team will capitalize on the exciting opportunities arising in the Japan markets from the ongoing energy transition. It involves working with a diverse range of structured contracts, including oil, gas, power, and carbon/renewable products.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver revenue by originating transactions and business opportunities with clients in the Japan across energy & power derivatives and green solutions
• Quote prices and execute trades with clients in various commodity products for clients in Japan
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and exceptional customer service.
• Develop innovative ideas to assist clients in their risk management in a complex and fast-moving environment.
• Stay updated on industry news, events, and market movements to provide timely information and insights to clients.
• Prepare concise and compelling presentations and reports, leveraging excellent spreadsheet skills.
• Collaborate with different support teams such as KYC/Credit/Legal on the onboarding process

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 3 to 5 years’ of relevant experience in a trading/banking environment.
• Possess existing relationships with key energy and power players in Japan. Similar exposure in rest of APAC will be an added advantage.
• Possess experience with global markets products, preferably commodity derivatives for corporate clients
• Proven track record of success in the development, negotiation and management of client facing origination activities.
• Solid understanding of energy trading
• Experience in negotiating structured contracts and underlying financing arrangements of energy projects will be a distinct advantage.
• Be conversant in English and Japanese. Able to work with international teams

Competencies

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, including issue perception, analysis, practical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit to drive new business and processes
• Exhibit effective facilitation skills, demonstrating a pragmatic and proactive approach
• Take initiative and possess a strong aptitude for learning.
• Possess a client-centric approach and invest time in building relationships
• Actively contribute as a collaborative team player.

Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management

Division: BP APAC

Legal Entity: ENGIE GLOBAL MARKETS SINGAPORE BRANCH

Company Name: Supply and Energy Management

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