Fuel Trader

Maersk Agency U.S.A., INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Job summary

Maersk Oil Trading in New York seeks a Fuel Trader to secure reliable and cost‑effective fuel supply for the Maersk fleet, including bunker and cargo trading, biofuels, methanol, and LNG across the Americas. You will work with traders, risk, legal, and operations to execute back-to-back transactions, manage quality, and grow Maersk's third-party bunker business in a lean, fast-moving team.

This international role offers ownership and opportunities to contribute ideas and develop commercial and

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in fuel/bunker/cargo trading.
• Understanding of international bunker/marine fuels market and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate market opportunities and negotiate terms.
• Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-moving team.
• Fluent English; Spanish or Portuguese advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Trade physical cargoes, including FOB, DAP, and CIF, across low- and high-sulphur fuels, biofuels, methanol, and LNG in the Americas.
• Execute back-to-back bunker transactions to support Maersk's fuel demand.
• Support self-supply activities, including cargo purchasing, storage, blending, quality management, and delivery.
• Develop and expand Maersk’s third-party bunker business and identify new opportunities.
• Negotiate competitive purchase and delivery terms balancing cost, quality, logistics, and risk.
• Build relationships with Maersk Ocean, global trading colleagues, suppliers, owners, and charterers.
• Collaborate with operations, risk, legal, and other teams to resolve challenges and ensure reliable execution.

Skills

Fuel trading

Bunker trading

Cargo trading

Commercial experience

English fluency

Job description

About the Role

Maersk Oil Trading is looking for a Fuel Trader to join our New York trading team. In this global role, you will help secure reliable and cost-effective fuel supply for the Maersk fleet while supporting the continued development of our trading activities across the Americas. You will have the opportunity to contribute across back-to-back bunker trading, physical cargo trading, and self-supply activities, depending on your experience and strengths. Working closely with traders, physical operators, risk, legal, Maersk Ocean, and our broader global Energy Markets organization, you will help manage traditional marine fuels as well as sustainable alternatives including biofuels, methanol, and LNG. This is an opportunity to join a lean, collaborative team where you can take meaningful ownership, contribute ideas from your previous experience, and continue building your commercial and technical capabilities in an international trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade physical cargoes, including FOB, DAP, and CIF transactions, across low-sulphur fuels, high-sulphur fuels, biofuels, methanol, and LNG in the Americas.
• Execute back-to-back bunker transactions to support fuel demand across the Maersk fleet.
• Support self-supply activities, including cargo purchasing, storage, blending, quality management, and fuel delivery.
• Develop and expand Maersk’s third‑party bunker business and identify new commercial opportunities.
• Negotiate competitive purchase and delivery terms while balancing cost, quality, logistics, and operational risk.
• Build trusted relationships with Maersk Ocean, global trading colleagues, suppliers, owners, charterers, and external market partners.
• Collaborate with operations, risk, legal, and other internal teams to resolve complex challenges and ensure reliable execution.

Who We Are Looking For

• We recognize that experience comes in many forms. If you don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.
• You bring several years of relevant experience in fuel trading, bunker trading, fuel marketing, cargo trading, or a closely related commercial or operational role.
• You understand the international bunker or marine fuels market, including suppliers, ports, owners, charterers, logistics, and relevant regulations.
• You can evaluate market opportunities, negotiate commercial terms, and support the safe and cost-effective delivery of fuel.
• You are comfortable working independently while contributing actively within a lean, collaborative, and fast‑moving team.
• You bring strong commercial judgment, personal integrity, and the initiative to help grow the business.
• You communicate fluently in English and can work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across global time zones.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are advantageous, particularly when engaging with partners across Latin America, but are not required.

Job type: Full-time

Location: New York, New York

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 USD*

• *The above-stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors, such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, and 401k Match.

Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States: You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process.

For more information. All the way.

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world.