Trading Assistant

Centalion Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centalion Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Trading Assistant to support risk, P&L analysis, and trade entry. The role involves building quantitative models, integrating data sources, and developing real-time dashboards to monitor market indicators.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a related field, fluent English, strong Excel and Python skills, and 2–3 years of experience in trading or a financial institution. This is a full-time on-site position in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong Excel and Python proficiency.
• Knowledge of SQL and MongoDB; C++ or C# is a plus.
• 2–3 years of trading/commodities or financial institution experience; fresh graduates with required skills considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure risk and P&L are accurately reflected in the system.
• Enter trades timely and accurately.
• Develop quantitative models to analyze energy market trends.
• Integrate alternative data sources into models for better decision making.
• Build dashboards for real-time analytics and monitor market indicators.
• Support development of trading strategies and related ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Python

Excel

English proficiency

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accountancy, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science

Tools

SQL

MongoDB

C++

C#

Job description

Job Title: Trading Assistant Contract Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time

Summary of Company

Centalion is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, bulk materials, and base metals from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—upstream, terminals, refineries, power plants and storage – Centalion further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. Centalion trades in more than 100 countries with main trading hubs in Geneva, Singapore and Houston, along with other trading offices in Calgary, Dubai, Stamford, London and Shanghai, supported by a network of more than 20 representative offices around the globe. In 2025, Centalion generated revenue of US$144 billion and traded 253 million MT of commodities. For more information: Centalion.com

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure risk and P&L is accurately reflected in the system and in line with trader expectations. This includes analysis of the key drivers of P&L and reconciliation against trader's estimates
• Ensure timely and accurate deal entry of trades
• Work closely with traders, quantitative and fundamental analysts to help deliver on other value adding tasks such as follows:
• Design, implement, and maintain quantitative models and algorithms to analyse and forecast energy market trends, price movements, and supply-demand dynamics. These models will help the trading desk make informed and profitable trading decisions.
• Innovate, identify and deliver on improvements in processes and systems
• Integrate alternative data sources (e.g. freight tracking, social media sentiment) into models to enhance decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and manage datasets efficiently using Python, times series databases or other tools
• Build and maintain dashboards and tools for real-time analytics and monitoring of key market indicators.
• Gather and analyse large datasets from various sources, both internal and external, and present findings in a clear and concise manner through data visualization tools
• Develop and implement trading strategies
• Perform other ad-hoc duties assigned by manager

Profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with a major in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Strong Excel and Proficiency in Python is a must.
• Good IT skills (SQL and MongoDB. C++ or C# would be a plus) Some knowledge of financial markets and financial derivatives Prior experience maintaining and enhancing algorithmic trading framework 2-3 years of previous similar work experience in trading/commodities house or financial institutions. Fresh graduates with above required skills will be considered.

Our people make all the difference in our success. At Centalion, we are always looking for talented and motivated new people who will contribute to the success and growth of our company. Every day, with their know-how, expertise and passion, our people make the difference and enable us to achieve our vision. Our global business offers a wide variety of opportunities and career paths. If you are unable to find any suitable vacancies, we recommend that you set up alerts to be notified when a position matching your criteria becomes available.