Senior Trading Executive

PETROLIMEX SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An oil trading company located in Singapore seeks a Senior Trading Executive to support oil trading strategies and manage counterparties. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in oil trading with strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include executing trades, monitoring market trends, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Flexibility for after-hours work and willingness to travel are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and potential for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in oil trading, brokerage, or with oil majors.
• Prior experience executing trades in the region.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades for various oil products under guidance.
• Monitor daily market movements and pricing trends.
• Prepare market reports and trading recommendations.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Coordinate with counterparties to resolve issues.
• Support negotiation of pricing and terms.
• Work closely with Operations, Chartering, and Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Ability to interpret market data

Support independent trading decisions

Handle high-pressure environments

Strong communication skills

Work with multicultural teams

Willingness to travel

Flexibility for after-hours work

Understanding Vietnamese culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related fields

Job description

1. Job Purpose

The Senior Trading Executive supports the trading team in executing oil trading strategies, managing counterparties, and ensuring smooth coordination across the full trading chain. This role requires strong market knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to handle fast-paced commercial environments.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Trading & Market Monitoring

• Execute trades for gasoil, jet fuel, fuel oil, or related oilproducts under guidance of the Trading Director.
• Monitor daily market movements, pricing trends, news updates, andregional supply-demand dynamics.
• Prepare market reports, price updates, and trading recommendations.
• Assist in managing trading books, reviewing P&L, and monitoringexposure.

B. Counterparty Management

• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers, brokers, andcustomers.
• Coordinate with counterparties to resolve commercial or operationalissues promptly.
• Support negotiation of pricing, terms, and deal structures.

C. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Operations, Chartering, and Finance teams toensure each trade is fulfilled smoothly from start to finish.
• Provide product knowledge and market insights to internal teams tosupport accurate costing, credit approval, and shipping decisions.
• Assist in preparing deal entries, confirmations, and documentation.

D. Internal Support & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the Trading Director in strategy execution and bookmanagement.
• Share knowledge on oil products, market behavior, and tradingpractices with junior team members.
• Provide guidance to Operations, Chartering, and Finance teams ontrade flow and deal requirements.

E. Compliance & Risk Awareness

• Ensure trading activities comply with company policies, contractualterms, KYC/AML requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Monitor potential risks and raise issues to management promptly.

3. Requirements & Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in oil trading, brokerage, or with oilmajors or trading houses.
• Prior experience in executing trades or supporting trading desks inthe region is required.

Skills

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpretmarket data and pricing structures.
• Proven ability to analyze oil markets and support independenttrading decisions.
• Ability to handle high-pressure, fast-paced trading environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiculturalteams.
• Willingness to travel regionally to meet suppliers and customerswhen required.
• Flexibility to work after office hours if market conditionsnecessitate.
• Ability to work effectively within a Vietnamese business culture isan advantage.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, orrelated fields.