Senior Oils Trader: Global Edible Oils & Arbitrage

Adm Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM Asia Pacific seeks a Senior Trader, Oils to lead physical trading of crude palm oil, RBD palm oil, and related products from origins to destinations in bulk or containers.

Role requires 5–10 years in edible oils trading, a proven P&L track record, and a strong regional network. You will develop strategies, manage hedging, and coordinate with risk, credit and sustainability teams while operating in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment. Singapore-based with global reach.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of edible oils trading with proven positive P&L track record
• Independent trader with no asset/plantation backing
• Strong network of customers and suppliers in key spice/oil regions

Responsibilities

• Execute physical trading of crude palm oil (CPO), RBD palm oil, RBD palm olein and related products in bulk or containers
• Trade soft oils (e.g., Soybean Oil, Canola, Sunflower, Corn Oil) to destinations
• Develop trading strategies and arbitrage opportunities to optimize profits
• Execute hedging using futures, swaps to manage price/ basis risk
• Manage position limits with risk management
• Manage counterparty credit exposure with credit/finance teams
• Qualify new suppliers with sustainability team

Skills

Edible oils trading

Negotiation

Market analysis

Risk management

Customer relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

ADM Asia Pacific seeks a Senior Trader, Oils to lead physical trading of crude palm oil, RBD palm oil, and related products from origins to destinations in bulk or containers.

Role requires 5–10 years in edible oils trading, a proven P&L track record, and a strong regional network. You will develop strategies, manage hedging, and coordinate with risk, credit and sustainability teams while operating in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment. Singapore-based with global reach.