Energy Derivatives Sales Trader

Job Description

• Client Advisory & Origination:
  • Develop and execute trading strategies in energy derivatives markets, including LPG, natural gas, crude oil, refined products and other related commodities
  • Pitch and deliver OTC (Over-the-Counter) and exchange-traded derivative solutions (futures, swaps, options) to a regional APAC client base
• Execution & Liquidity Provision:
  • Develop and implement hedging strategies to support the company’s trading and commercial activities
  • Trade/execute and manage positions block trades and hedge flows (e.g., across the barrel for crude oil, LNG, gas, power and other related commodities) for futures, swaps, options and other derivative instruments across exchange-traded and OTC markets in line with METI's physical and financial risk limits
• Market Intelligence:
  • Monitor and analyse market fundamentals, price movements and industry developments to identify trading opportunities and support decision-making
  • Provide customers with daily market analysis, pricing structures, and volatility insights to facilitate commercial hedging
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure all trades align with the firm's risk limits and comply strictly with the Singapore regulatory frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience and proven commodity sales in energy derivatives trading, commodity brokering, paper trading, or related energy markets (LPG, natural gas, crude oil, refined products, or other energy commodities)
• Strong understanding of APAC energy complex and physical to financial structures, energy derivatives markets, including futures, swaps, options, spreads, and hedging strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience in trading futures, swaps, options or other derivative instruments in exchange-traded or OTC markets.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and risk management skills, with the ability to evaluate market fundamentals, volatility, pricing structures and trading risks.
• High integrity, professional ethics and sense of responsibility, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently but also as a team player
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., English and Mandarin) is a plus

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