Senior Sales Trader (APAC)

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Asia is seeking an experienced professional to join their Commodity Flow Desk in Singapore. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in executing trading transactions and expanding client relationships across the APAC region. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in energy sales and trading, possess a strong client network, and bring a proactive approach to developing new business opportunities. Excellent English communication skills and familiarity with APAC markets are essential. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Development prospects

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of trading experience in energy sales or flow origination.
• Established client network in APAC markets.
• Proficient in understanding risk management in commodities.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of RWEST’s Commodity Flow Desk in APAC.
• Execute OTC-hedging transactions focusing on Oil, Gas, and Power.
• Manage and expand the CFD sales trading book in APAC.

Skills

Energy sales

Trading experience

Client relationship management

Risk management practices

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excellent English communication

Education

University degree in business, engineering or related field

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd.

To start as soon as possible — permanent

RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) is the interface between RWE and the energy markets around the world. Our employees trade electricity, gas commodities and CO2 emission allowances. We are active not only in Essen, which is home to one of the world’s largest trading floors, but also in key growth markets, particularly in Asia where we are represented in Singapore.

Within RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) Commodity Solutions is in charge of customer coverage, responsible for up- and downstream origination and sales activities in large parts of Europe, also serving large industrials and municipalities. As part of Commodity Solutions, the Commodity Flow Desk Global (CFD) provides access to the energy wholesale markets for different client sectors. Acting as this cross-commodity hub, the CFD supports external counterparties in managing their energy price risks through relevant exposures in Power, Gas, Emission Certificates and derivative hedging products.

A key strategic focus for the CFD is the expansion of downstream financial and physical Sales Trading activities in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). As part of this, the CFD aims to explore new OTC opportunities. This initiative will be closely aligned with our existing trading operations and our expanding footprint in renewables.

About the role

• Build the Future of RWEST CFD in APAC - You will play a key role in shaping the future of RWEST’s Commodity Flow Desk (CFD) in APAC
• You will join the CFD team responsible for executing financial and select physical OTC-hedging transactions focusing on Oil, LNG / Gas, Coal, Power and green certificates (e.g. EUAs, carbon credits) across the APAC region
• You will drive efforts to grow the APAC franchise by originating, establishing and managing client relationships and by executing transactions supported by CFD teams in Singapore and Essen
• You will be instrumental in the groundwork and market entry strategies for new jurisdictions and products. This includes:
• Investigating and evaluating the potential of new business cases
• Defining the necessary setups for country-specific and product-specific requirements
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to secure all required approvals
• You will manage and trade the CFD sales trading book, expanding business with both existing and new clients and streamlining operational processes across key APAC markets such as Australia, Japan, South Korea and Singapore

Job requirements and experience

• You hold a university and/or higher degree in business, engineering or a related field
• You understand the risk management practices employed by various customer sectors and aggregators in commodities such as Oil, LNG and Power in APAC, and you’re familiar with the respective hedging instruments (e.g., OTC swaps, futures)
• You bring substantial experience in energy sales, trading and/or flow origination (min. 3 years of trading experience preferred) from roles within banking, energy majors or energy trading across upstream and downstream markets in APAC, particularly in focus markets: Australia, Japan, South Korea and Singapore
• You have an established client network in at least one focus country and possess a strong understanding of cultural dynamics across these APAC markets (min. 3 years working with clients in the region preferred)
• You are proactive, entrepreneurial and demonstrate high initiative with a clear drive to develop new business opportunities while embracing challenges, working well both independently and in teams, and applying complex analytical and conceptual thinking to problem-solving
• You have excellent English communication skills and can effectively translate analytical insights for interdisciplinary audiences internally and externally; language skills in any of the focus countries are a strong asset
• You are able to travel across the region as needed
• What we value most is passion, willingness to learn, and a determined and resilient work ethic

Your benefits

We value our employees and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. With competitive benefits, we offer development prospects and an attractive remuneration package, as well as focus on well-being and life-work integration.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Other information

• Required Experience: Senior IC
• Key Skills: Anti Money Laundering, Attorney At Law, Informatica, Digital, Bpcs, Analytics
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1