Trading Analyst

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Trading Analyst / Junior Trader to support the trading team in market analysis, trade execution, and risk management activities within the oil products business. The successful candidate will monitor market developments, analyze trading opportunities, maintain market intelligence, and assist in the execution and administration of physical and derivatives transactions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop a strong understanding of commodity trading and build a career in the energy markets.

Working location: Singapore, town area

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regional and global oil product markets, including supply-demand balances, refinery operations, inventories, arbitrage flows and physical market developments.
• Analyze market structures, including physical differentials, time spreads, cracks and forward curves, and identify key market drivers and trading opportunities.
• Prepare daily and ad hoc market reports, price analysis, and market commentary to support trading and hedging decisions.
• Assist Traders in the execution of physical and derivatives transactions, including swaps, futures, and other approved hedging instruments.
• Maintain market data, pricing models, and analytical tools to support trading activities and market analysis.
• Work closely with Traders, Risk, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure accurate trade capture, timely settlement, and effective risk management.
• Reconcile executed derivatives trades with broker and clearing statements on a daily basis.
• Monitor margin requirements, margin calls, and clearing account balances to ensure sufficient funding and efficient cash utilization.
• Support process improvements, market research, and other trading-related projects as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline.
• Good understanding of global oil markets, commodity trading, pricing mechanisms, and derivatives products.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Python, VBA, or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Chinese is required to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking stakeholders.