Trading Analyst (Crude Oil)

SK Energy International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas industry seeks a Trading Analyst for its Singapore office. The role involves real-time market analysis, developing models, and providing insights to support trading activities. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and experience in trading within the oil sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant trading experience, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Strong knowledge of oil markets and trading instruments.
• Ability to analyze complex data for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global crude oil markets, providing real-time analytics.
• Compile and present market reports to stakeholders.
• Assist traders with intelligence and short-term trading strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

This role sits within SK Energy International.

About SK Energy International (SKEI)

SKEI markets and trades crude oil and petroleum products. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Singapore. SK energy international operates as a subsidiary of SK trading international.

Job Profile

The Trading Analyst will be a member in Crude Oil Trading Book, one of the trading books in Singapore, reporting to the department head and supporting SK’s commodities trading business. This role supports the front-office trading team with real-time analytics, market intelligence, and data-driven insights.

Job Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain databases for key crude oil statistics, derive key trends, and convert these observations into insightful notes. Prepare analytical reports in a timely, relevant, and thought-provoking manner
• Monitor global crude oil markets, including supply/demand fundamentals, geopolitical developments
• Develop and update analytical models (e.g., arbitrage models, refinery yield/margin models, freight economics)
• Track cargo flows, shipping movements, and inventory levels
• Assist and work closely with traders with market intelligence and short-term trading strategies
• Analyze pricing structures (e.g., spreads, benchmarks, differentials) and provide actionable insights
• Compile and present market reports to internal stakeholders

Candidate Profile

A self-motivated individual who value integrity, have willing brain engagement in going the extra miles to provide excellent and create happiness and values to stakeholders. A strong candidate should possess the following:

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance or other relevant qualifications with strong mathematical inclination
• Minimum 3 years of relevant trading experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills to assimilate complex and ambiguous data to identify key issues and aid in decision making
• Strong knowledge of oil markets, trading instruments, and physical logistics
• Strong communication skills; able to summarize complex findings concisely and to convey complex ideas clearly
• Comfortable working under pressure and dynamic trading environment
• Strongly knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• A highly motivated and organized individual who exhibits strong integrity, work ethics and ability to perform under pressure

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications & experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, typically within 2 weeks from the closing date of the posting.