VP Oil Derivatives Trader – Energy – Singapore

Arcadian Executive Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an ambitious oil derivatives trader to enhance their commodities front office. Ideal candidates should possess 5-10 years in directional or fundamental trading within the oil & gas sector, with a strong mathematical background. Responsibilities include trading oil products and conducting market analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential. This dynamic role offers exposure to a reputable financial environment with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in directional trading or fundamental trading in oil & gas.
• Experience in trading products like WTI Crude, Fuel Oil, and Gasoil.
• Strong research background with clear data presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the commodities front office practice as an oil derivatives trader.
• Develop internal risk management frameworks for trading operations.
• Conduct fundamental and technical analysis on energy markets.

Skills

Directional trading

Fundamental trading

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strong analytical skills

Education

Professional qualifications in mathematics or statistics

Job description

• Reputable multi-national financial company with Global Outreach
• Exposure to multi commodity products
• Dynamic Role with growth potential

The Position

Our client is a top tier trading and financial services firm with international recognition that seeks an ambitious oil derivatives trader to join their expanding commodities front office practice in Singapore. The ideal background of the candidate would be someone who has experience trading oil derivatives products, futures, and options across the relevant global commodity exchanges on proprietary or flow trading basis. Experience developing internal risk management frameworks, conducting fundamental and technical analysis on the energy markets is crucial. The opening would be ideal for someone with a strong mathematical or statistical background and who already has worked in an energy trading house, banking, or financial institution.

The Requirements

• At least 5-10 years of experience in areas of directional trading or fundamental trading in oil & gas.
• The candidate should have experience trading across the barrel in products such as WTI Crude, Fuel Oil, Gasoil, Middles Distillates and Light Ends.
• Experience with market making, handling client flow, and maintaining the overall book position and trading prop.
• Ability to show a strong track record and P&L history.
• Professional qualifications in mathematics or statistics or relevant another relevant field.
• Strong research background and ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills.