Global Fuel Trader – Bunker & Biofuels, NYC

Maersk Mexico; 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 is seeking a Fuel Trader to join the New York trading team. The role focuses on securing reliable and cost-effective fuel supply for the Maersk fleet and supporting trading activities across the Americas.

You will work across back-to-back bunker trading, physical cargo trading, and self-supply activities, engaging with traders, operators, risk, legal, and the broader Energy Markets organization in an international trading environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Fuel trading

Bunker trading

Cargo trading

Market analysis

Job description

Maersk Oil Trading in New York is seeking a Fuel Trader to join the New York trading team. The role focuses on securing reliable and cost-effective fuel supply for the Maersk fleet and supporting trading activities across the Americas.

You will work across back-to-back bunker trading, physical cargo trading, and self-supply activities, engaging with traders, operators, risk, legal, and the broader Energy Markets organization in an international trading environment.