Trader (Executive) - Jap MNC - Tanjong Pagar - $6000 to $7000 (Upstream PetroChemicals, Aromatics)

  •  Job Reference: 163001
  •  Industry: Manufacturing and Production
  •  brand-id: R1439498
  •  Brand Name: 02C3423

Trader (Executive) - Jap MNC - Tanjong Pagar - $6000 to $7000 (Upstream PetroChemicals, Aromatics)

Work location: Tanjong Pagar
Basic: up to $7,000 + AWS + VB

Must have 5 years of trading experience for upstream Petrochemicals (O&G) such as Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes (Paraxylene, Ortho-xylene) and other Aromatics

Job Description

  • Develop and Execute Trading Strategies
    Develop and execute physical and/or paper trading strategies for upstream petrochemical feedstocks and related commodities to maximize trading profitability and market opportunities.

  • Source and Secure Supply
    Identify, evaluate, and secure competitive supply from producers, refiners, and other counterparties across key regional and international markets.

  • Manage Customer & Counterparty Relationships
    Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers, producers, end-users, distributors, brokers, and other market participants to develop sustainable trading opportunities.

  • Market Analysis & Intelligence
    Monitor global petrochemical markets, including crude oil, naphtha, LPG, condensates and other relevant feedstocks, analyzing supply-demand fundamentals, pricing trends, refinery operations, freight, arbitrage opportunities, and geopolitical developments.

  • Trade Origination & Business Development
    Identify new trading opportunities, markets, products, and counterparties while expanding the company's trading portfolio and geographical footprint.

  • Pricing & Commercial Negotiation
    Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, contract terms, volume, delivery schedules, payment conditions, and other key trade parameters to optimize margins and manage commercial exposure.

  • Physical Supply Chain Management
    Oversee the execution of physical trades, including nominations, shipping and logistics coordination, storage, blending, quality specifications, documentation, and timely delivery.

  • Risk & Position Management
    Monitor and manage trading positions, price exposure, credit risk, operational risk, and market risk in accordance with the company's risk management framework and trading limits.

  • Profitability & Portfolio Management
    Track trade performance, margins, P&L, working capital, and portfolio exposure, making timely adjustments to optimize returns and minimize downside risk.

  • Cross-Functional Trade Execution
    Work closely with risk, operations, shipping, finance, legal, compliance, and credit teams to ensure trades are executed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with internal policies and applicable regulations.


Adam Tan Jing Yang
CEI Reg No. R1439498
Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd
EA License No.: 02C3423