Sales Trader

ENGIE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE is seeking a seasoned origination professional to capitalize on opportunities in Japan across energy, power derivatives, and green solutions. You will identify revenue, quote prices, and execute trades while building strong client relationships.

The role requires strong knowledge of energy trading, structured contracts, and financing arrangements, with English and Japanese fluency to coordinate with our Japan team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 3–5 years in trading/banking.
• Existing relationships with key energy/power players in Japan.
• Experience with global markets products, especially commodity derivatives for corporate clients.
• Proven origination success: development, negotiation and client management.
• Strong understanding of energy trading and structured contracts.
• Fluent in English and Japanese; able to work with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify revenue by originating transactions and opportunities with clients in 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 service.
• Develop innovative ideas to assist clients in risk management in a fast-moving environment.
• Stay updated on industry news and market movements to provide timely insights to clients.
• Prepare concise presentations and reports, leveraging spreadsheet skills.
• Collaborate with KYC/Credit/Legal on onboarding processes.

Skills

Japan relationships

Commodity derivatives

Origination

Energy trading

Structured contracts

Project financing

English & Japanese

Entrepreneurial mindset

Facilitation

Proactiveness

Client-focused

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

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 (will be required to work with our team in Japan). Able to work with international teams
• 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.