Trading Analyst / Junior trader

ITG RESOURCES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG RESOURCES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a motivated Trading Analyst / Junior Trader to support the trading team in market analysis, trade execution, and risk management activities within the oil products business.

You will monitor market developments and assist in the execution of physical and derivatives transactions, building skills in commodity trading. The role involves preparing market commentary, maintaining analytical tools, and collaborating with Traders, Risk, Operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Good understanding of global oil markets, commodity trading, pricing mechanisms, and derivatives products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Python, VBA, or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment effectively.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is required to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regional and global oil product markets, including supply-demand balances, refinery operations, inventories, arbitrage flows, and physical market developments.
• Analyze market structures, including physical differentials, time spreads, cracks, and forward curves, and identify key market drivers and trading opportunities.
• Prepare daily and ad hoc market reports, price analysis, and market commentary to support trading and hedging decisions.
• Assist Traders in the execution of physical and derivatives transactions, including swaps, futures, and other approved hedging instruments.
• Maintain market data, pricing models, and analytical tools to support trading activities and market analysis.
• Work closely with Traders, Risk, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate trade capture, timely settlement, and effective risk management.
• Reconcile executed derivatives trades with broker and clearing statements on a daily basis.
• Monitor margin requirements, margin calls, and clearing account balances to ensure sufficient funding and efficient cash utilization.
• Support process improvements, market research, and other trading-related projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

VBA

Job description

About the Company

Founded in 2013, ITG RESOURCES(SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is strategically based in Singapore, a global trade hub where East meets West. As a key player in ITG Group’s internationalization strategy, we specialize in supply chain management, leveraging global resource acquisition, risk management, a 5A-level logistics network, and financial services. Aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative, we provide tailored IT solutions to business partners, focusing on commodity trading across iron ore, petroleum, chemicals, steel, pulp, cotton/yarn, coal, non-ferrous metals, rubber, and new energy products. Through Singapore’s financial expertise, we foster industry growth, synergy, and value creation.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Trading Analyst / Junior Trader to support the trading team in market analysis, trade execution, and risk management activities within the oil products business. The successful candidate will monitor market developments, analyze trading opportunities, maintain market intelligence, and assist in the execution and administration of physical and derivatives transactions. Thisrole offers an excellent opportunity to develop a strong understanding ofcommodity trading and build a career in the energy markets..

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regional and global oil product markets, including supply-demand balances, refinery operations, inventories, arbitrage flows, and physical market developments.
• Analyze market structures, including physical differentials, time spreads, cracks, and forward curves, and identify key market drivers and trading opportunities.
• Prepared daily and ad hoc market reports, price analysis, and market commentary to support trading and hedging decisions.
• Assist Traders in the execution of physical and derivatives transactions, including swaps, futures, and other approved hedging instruments.
• Maintain market data, pricing models, and analytical tools to support trading activities and market analysis.
• Work closely with Traders, Risk, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate trade capture, timely settlement, and effective risk management.
• Reconcile executed derivatives trades with broker and clearing statements on a daily basis.
• Monitor margin requirements, margin calls, and clearing account balances to ensure sufficient funding and efficient cash utilization.
• Support process improvements, market research, and other trading-related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Good understanding of global oil markets, commodity trading, pricing mechanisms, and derivatives products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Python, VBA, or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment effectively.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is required to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.