Trading Analyst

BCP TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A trading company based in Singapore is seeking a Market Analyst to provide analytical support to the trading and refinery team. You will conduct market research, build quantitative models, analyze datasets, and prepare reports to enhance trading effectiveness. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant field and has 1-3 years of experience in trading analytics or market analysis, with strong skills in quantitative modeling and data management.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in trading analytics, market analysis, commodities, energy, finance, refinery supply & commercial business or an analytical role.
• TOEIC Score: 600.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and maintain analytical models to support crude trading decisions.
• Build and enhance quantitative models for forecasting prices, flows, arbitrage, and supply–demand dynamics.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trading signals and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly market reports and actionable insights for traders.
• Track trading positions, exposure, and P&L to ensure accuracy of valuations.
• Maintain and automate datasets, dashboards, and analytics tools.
• Perform scenario analysis and risk metrics assessment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Risk, Finance, and Supply teams.
• Provide analytical input to value chain strategy and optimization.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Modeling

Market Analysis

Data Management

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Proficiency (Excel / Python / SQL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Provide market analytic support to the trading and refinery team by delivering timely insights, data-driven recommendations, and performance analysis. Enhance trading effectiveness through research, quantitative modeling, and operational support to enable strategic and profitable decision making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and maintain analytical models to support crude trading decisions.
• Build and enhance quantitative models for forecasting prices, flows, arbitrage, and supply–demand dynamics.
• Analyze large datasets (pricing, fundamentals, freight, refinery yields) to identify trading signals and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly market reports, pricing updates, and actionable insights for traders.
• Track trading positions, exposure, and P&L; ensure accuracy of valuations and trade data.
• Maintain and automate datasets, dashboards, and analytics tools to improve decision quality and workflow efficiency.
• Perform scenario analysis, risk metrics assessment, and back-testing of trading strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Risk, Finance, and Supply teams to support seamless execution and reporting.
• Provide analytical input to value chain strategy and optimization and broader commercial strategy evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years in trading analytics, market analysis, commodities, energy, finance, refinery supply & commercial business or a analytical role.
• Analytical Skills, Quantitative Modeling, Market Analysis, Data Management, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Collaboration, Technical Proficiency (Excel / Python / SQL).
• TOEIC Score: 600