Oil Trader Assistant

Location: Singapore Type: Full-time, on-site Key responsibilities Trading and operations • Handle day-to-day activities for oil products, biofuels, and carbon emissions trading, including blending, storage, and related operations • Trade derivatives and futures to hedge physical positions • Negotiate and conclude spot and term transactions • Take part in drafting and negotiating procurement and sales contracts, calculate procurement costs, and ensure trades are executed properly Market and business development • Track global petroleum market movements and share insights internally to build understanding of product fundamentals • Monitor import/export arbitrage economics, particularly for China • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing counterparties through regular visits and daily communication • Drive sales growth with prospective customers in Southeast Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas Reporting and team • Prepare routine departmental and cross-departmental reports • Help management mentor junior traders, trading assistants, and analysts on methodology and company culture • Carry out other duties assigned by the Managing Director, Deputy Managing Director, and General Manager Requirements • Bachelor's degree in International Trade or a related field • At least 2 years of oil trading experience; • Good knowledge of Chinese domestic production and trading of oil products and biofuels • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) • Fluent in English for business communication, contract negotiation, market analysis, and internal reports • Able to speak and write Chinese to work with Chinese-speaking colleagues and clients, and to prepare weekly and monthly analysis reports • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a strategic mindset • Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Team player who is entrepreneurial, open-minded, and eager to learn