Trader (Jet Fuel)

CHINA AVIATION OIL (SINGAPORE) CORPORATION LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation fuel company in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to perform jet fuel supply and trading activities. The role includes physical jet fuel trading and executing derivatives strategies to maximize P&L. Candidates should have at least 3 years of trading experience in the jet fuel market, strong understanding of market fundamentals, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required due to communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of trading experience in the jet fuel market.
• Hands-on, execution-driven mindset with ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform jet fuel supply and trading activities to maximize P&L.
• Execute derivatives trading and hedging strategies.
• Collaborate with global jet fuel trading teams.

Skills

Physical jet fuel trading

Derivatives trading

Risk management

Market fundamentals

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Business Management or related field

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

• Perform jet fuel supply and trading activities within delegated authorities to maximize P&L, including but not limited to: 1) Physical jet fuel trading; 2) Jet fuel derivatives and hedging activities.
• Execute derivatives trading and hedging strategies, manage price exposure, and optimize both jet fuel trading book performance and enterprise value. Formulate and implement short, medium, and long-term strategies across physical and derivatives markets.
• Collaborate with global jet fuel trading teams to align regional activities with subsidiaries in the US and Europe, and drive cross-regional arbitrage opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in jet fuel or refined product arbitrage trading.
• Undertake other assignments as required, including trading-related project support and business travel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Business Management, or a related field, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of trading experience (physical and derivatives) in the jet fuel market, with strong understanding of regional and arbitrage flows, market fundamentals, risk management, and operations/logistics.
• Hands‑on, execution‑driven mindset with ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work in a fast‑paced, challenging environment and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong ethics, professionalism, sense of responsibility, and team spirit.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, and good stress tolerance.
• Effective bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, as the role requires frequent verbal and written communication with English- and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.