Imperium Commodity Search
Title: Senior Bunker and Marine Fuel Trader (Back to Back and Physical Supply)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hong Kong or China (WFH/Remote)
Salary: 60 to 120,000 USD base + bonus
With ever increasing competition and a rapidly growing APAC/Chinese marketplace for international bunker traders, there has never been a better time to make the most of the marriage of back-to-back and physical supply that our client posesses. With the opportunity to work in office in Hong Kong, or remotely from China, this is an opportunity for a hungry bunker/marine fuel trader to join an established but growing team with a multitude of strings to their bow.
Imperium Commodity Search is confidentially retained by a leading major Global Supplier & Trading firm who have been servicing the maritime fuel/bunker industry for over 30 years. The company has a strong presence across Europe & Asia with strategic supply locations supported by multiple trading offices across the globe, priding themselves on their quality, becoming one of the most reputable independent groups within the marine fuels business.
We are currently seeking a Senior Bunker Trader to join their trading office in Hong Kong to continue expanding their offering & services to not only to the Asian market but international customers from Hong Kong. The role will be responsible for expanding and growing the firms Back-2-Back trading book within the region as well as promoting the firms’ physical locations. Relocation opportunities are also available for experienced traders seeking a move to Hong Kong
We are currently seeking a Senior Bunker Trader to join their trading office in Hong Kong to continue expanding their offering & services to not only to the Asian market but international customers from Hong Kong. The role will be responsible for expanding and growing the firms Back-2-Back trading book within the region as well as promoting the firms’ physical locations. Relocation opportunities are also available for experienced traders seeking a move to Hong Kong.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Back-to-back trading of Bunkers and Marine Fuel, (Fuel Oil, Gas Oil, Alternative fuels) to Ship owners / Operators / Traders within the Global market.
- Handle bunker enquiries within the Asian & Global markets offering transparent pricing and services to customers.
- Establish relationships and leverage upon existing relations with end-users and suppliers to facilitate back-to-back bunker trading across Tanker, Dry, Bulk & Commercial sectors whilst promoting the companies’ physical locations.
- Work closely with the Head of Trading to implement new strategies and develop new markets within China & APAC region.
- Stay on top of market news and insight, understanding market analysis within global ports and pricing.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- 3+ years’ experience in a back-to-back bunker/marine fuel sales -trading position across APAC region with your own customer portfolio.
- A solid understanding of bunkering policies within various ports across APAC region with proven track record of executing business efficiently and transparently.
- An understanding Hedging and pricing tools to facilitate confident and effective trading of bunkers/marine fuel.
- Fluency in English (additional Languages such as Mandarin would be beneficial)
- A network of shipowner/bunker and marine fuel contacts/portfolio of business to facilitate back-to-back bunker trading within APAC
- Reporting directly into Head of Trading (Asia) within the Hong Kong office.
- Located in Hong Kong, open to relocation or able to work remotely in China
The Bunker market is a small one by headcount, and we understand the need for confidentiality in conversations. To arrange an in-confidence discussion with the managing consultants on this account, please contact either Josh Clark or Mark Taylor:
josh.clark@imperiumcs.com & mark.taylor@imperiumcs.com
+44 (0) 203 927 5090 | +1 312 380 0225 | +65 3158 1066
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your application below. Don’t worry if you don’t have a CV/resume written; you can drop us a message; we don’t need one.
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