Trading Operator

The SR Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The SR Group in Singapore is seeking a Trading Operator to support front-office trading activities across oil, energy and commodities markets. You will manage the end-to-end trade lifecycle from contract finalisation to cargo delivery and settlement.

You will review terms, advise on risk and profitability, coordinate with traders, chartering teams and service providers, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in oil, energy, or commodities trading operations.
• Strong understanding of physical commodity trade flows, shipping logistics, and trade documentation.
• Familiarity with trade finance concepts, payment mechanisms, and settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end trade lifecycle, from contract finalisation through cargo delivery and settlement.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and trade documentation.
• Coordinate closely with traders, chartering teams, counterparties, and service providers on voyage planning and cargo movements.
• Monitor operational performance and support the optimisation of deal economics and P&L.
• Oversee post-fixture activities, including vessel operations, laytime calculations, and demurrage claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen risk controls.
• Act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure seamless trade execution.

Skills

Trading operations

Oil/energy/commodities

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is a leading asset-backed commodities trading platform with a strong presence across global energy and chemical markets. As part of its continued expansion in Asia, the company is strengthening its Singapore operations and is seeking a Trading Operator to support front-office trading activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end trade lifecycle, from contract finalisation through cargo delivery and settlement.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and trade documentation.
• Coordinate closely with traders, chartering teams, counterparties, and service providers on voyage planning and cargo movements.
• Monitor operational performance and support the optimisation of deal economics and P&L.
• Oversee post-fixture activities, including vessel operations, laytime calculations, and demurrage claims.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen risk controls.
• Act as a key point of contact between internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure seamless trade execution.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in oil, energy, or commodities trading operations.
• Strong understanding of physical commodity trade flows, shipping logistics, and trade documentation.
• Familiarity with trade finance concepts, payment mechanisms, and settlement processes.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to understand and influence the profitability of trading activities.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing trading platform and play a pivotal role in supporting and optimising global trading operations from Singapore.