Job Summary
Trade and manage a portfolio of crude and oil products to optimize PnL while building strategic relationships and ensuring compliance with risk limits in a dynamic energy trading environment.
Responsibilities
- Trade a comprehensive portfolio of crude and oil products to maximize and optimize potential PnL returns.
- Maintain active coverage of all products across crude and middle distillates markets
- Execute predominantly paper trading activities including swaps and options to capitalize on market opportunities
- Implement trading strategies that leverage market volatility to enhance trading outcomes
- Maintain and proactively build strategic relationships with Japanese refineries and trading houses to facilitate business flow
- Liaise closely with the Risk Manager to ensure all trading activities comply with established risk limits and corporate guidelines
Preferred Competencies And Qualifications
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics preferred
- Fluent in English
- Proficiency in Japanese is a strong advantage to facilitate direct communication and relationship management with Japanese refineries and trading houses
- Proven experience of five or more years in a senior role within a tier 1 commodity trading, mining business, or utility with expertise in energy trading, marketing, and operations
- Full understanding of the principles of crude trading and relevant hands-on experience
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and stress while maintaining performance
- High level of team spirit with good communication and organizational skills
