Trading Operations Executive - Petrochemical

Yulong Petrochemical (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulong Petrochemical (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. is seeking an experienced Trade Operations Specialist to manage deal reporting, contract reviews, and cargo coordination.

You will liaise with headquarters and suppliers to ensure compliance, timely loading and discharge, and accurate record-keeping. The ideal candidate has at least five years in trading operations within oil, gas, or petrochemicals, with strong knowledge of trade finance, LCs, PCGs, and mastery of ETRM systems, plus Mandarin

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Five years or more experience in trading operations, ideally in oil, gas or petrochemicals.
• Strong understanding of logistics, contracts, trade finance (LCs, PCGs), and trade lifecycles.
• Proficiency with ETRM systems is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Mandarin proficiency to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and review Chinese documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deal reports after traders confirm recaps and ensure all relevant details are recorded.
• Review supplier contracts and draft sales contracts with required internal approvals on time.
• Communicate with headquarters to confirm loading and discharge requirements for each cargo.
• Liaise with suppliers and surveyors to ensure operational instructions are followed.
• Handle vessel clearance, issue documentary instructions and oversee cargo movements.
• Coordinate with Trade Finance and suppliers to ensure LC, prepayments, or guarantees are issued or received promptly.
• Maintain and update cargo files and internal systems such as ETRM.
• Reconcile voyage and storage records to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Undertake any other operational duties to support trading activities.

Skills

Deal reporting

Contract coordination

Trade finance understanding

Logistics & cargo flow

Mandarin proficiency

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related

Tools

ETRM systems

Job description

Job Duties

• 1) Prepare deal reports after traders confirm recaps and ensure all relevant details are accurately recorded.
• 2) Review supplier contracts and draft sales contracts, ensuring all required internal reviews by legal, risk, and finance teams are completed and approvals are obtained on time.
• 3) Communicate with headquarters to confirm loading and discharge requirements for each cargo.
• 4) Liaise with suppliers and appointed surveyors to ensure all operational instructions are clearly conveyed and strictly followed.
• 5) Handle vessel clearance procedures, send documentary instructions and discharge orders, appoint surveyors, and closely monitor the physical movement of cargo to ensure timely loading and unloading.
• 6) Coordinate closely with Trade Finance and suppliers to ensure Letters of Credit, prepayments, or Payment Guarantees are issued or received promptly, avoiding any delays in cargo operations.
• 7) Maintain and update cargo files and internal systems such as ETRM to reflect accurate and up-to-date trade information.
• 8) Reconcile voyage and storage records to identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• 9) Undertake any other operational duties as assigned to support overall trading activities.

Job Requirements

• 1) Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field
• 2) At least 5 years of relevant experience in trading operations, preferably in oil, gas, or petrochemical sectors
• 3) Strong understanding of logistics, contracts, trade finance (including LCs, PCGs), and trade lifecycle processes
• 4) Proficiency with ETRM systems is preferred
• 5) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• 6) Strong communication and coordination skills
• 7) Proficiency in Mandarin is required to liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and review Chinese documents.