Trade Operator (Coal) – Trading House

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting presents an opportunity for an experienced Trade Operator in Singapore to manage end-to-end physical coal cargo operations. You will coordinate vessel nominations, loading and discharge schedules, and ensure accurate shipping documentation across the trade lifecycle.

Reporting to the operations lead, you will liaise with traders, shipowners, brokers, banks and internal finance teams to ensure smooth cargo execution and robust risk controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in physical bulk trade operations, thermal coal and/or metallurgical coal.
• Strong knowledge of marine logistics, incoterms, laytime/demurrage, and trade documentation including Letters of Credit.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end physical trade operations for coal cargoes from execution to documentation.
• Coordinate vessel nominations, loading/discharge schedules and monitor shipment progress.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with banking requirements and LC documents.
• Support receivables/payables, month-end processes and cash flow, while mitigating operational risks.

Skills

Marine logistics

Incoterms

Laytime/ Demurrage

Trade documentation

Operational risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Job description

his independent trading firm has a strong and established presence in the physical trading of bulk commodities, with a particular focus on thermal coal and metallurgical coal across Asian markets. Due to the continued expansion of its coal trading activities and regional portfolio, the company is looking to hire an experienced Trade Operator to join its Singapore team.

Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Trade Operator will be responsible for managing end-to-end physical trade operations for thermal coal and metallurgical coal cargoes. The role will cover the full execution cycle, including reviewing sales and purchase contracts, coordinating vessel nominations, loading and discharge schedules, and managing shipping documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, counterparties, shipowners, brokers, surveyors, banks and internal finance teams to ensure smooth cargo execution. Responsibilities will also include handling Letters of Credit, ensuring documents comply with contractual and banking requirements, monitoring shipment progress, managing invoicing and payments, and performing laytime, demurrage and despatch calculations. The role will also support receivables, payables, month-end processes and cash flow monitoring while identifying and mitigating operational risks throughout the trade lifecycle.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in business or a related discipline. 3 – 6 years of experience in physical bulk trade operations, thermal coal and/or metallurgical coal. Must have strong knowledge of marine logistics, incoterms, laytime/demurrage, and trade documentation including Letters of Credit. Solid understanding of operational risk management, ability to manage multiple cargoes in a fast-paced environment, and strong stakeholder management skills across trading, shipping, and finance teams