About the job Biofuels Trader - Shanghai, China
Position: Biofuels Trader / 生物燃料交易员 – 上海,中国
Location: Shanghai, China
Business Unit: Renewable Energy / Biofuels
Reports to: Commercial Leader, Biofuels
Type: Full-Time
About the Company
Our client is a leading global integrated energy company, active across traditional and renewable energy markets. They are expanding their biofuels origination and trading footprint in the Asia-Pacific region, with a strong focus on sustainable feedstocks like UCO and HVO.
我们的客户是全球领先的一体化能源企业,正在亚太地区积极拓展可再生生物燃料业务现诚邀具有丰富经验的生物燃料交易员加入,工作地点位于上海
The Role
As a Biofuels Trader based in Shanghai, you will drive feedstock sourcing and trading both domestically and internationally. You will build and manage relationships with Chinese suppliers, customers, brokers, and global teams to ensure reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and profitable trading opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
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Source biofuel feedstocks in China (UCO, HVO), arranging logistics for export to Europe and the USA
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Ensure quality, compliance, traceability, and documentation meet global standards
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Monitor and analyze Chinas biofuel markets, including supply-demand fundamentals and policy developments
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Maintain regular communication with customers, competitors, brokers, and internal global teams
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Support the implementation of biofuel business strategy in China and identify new investment/trading opportunities
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Optimize trading performance and contribute to long-term profit growth across the value chain
Candidate Profile
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8–10 years trading experience, with at least 3 years in biofuels (agribusiness experience preferred)
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Deep knowledge of Chinas domestic biofuel and UCO/HVO markets, export flows, and regulatory requirements
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Understanding of sustainability, traceability, and certification standards
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Knowledge of carbon credits and biofuel-related petrochemical markets is a plus
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Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English
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Results-driven, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure
Why Join?
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Be part of a global energy leader expanding in the fast-growing renewable biofuels market
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Lead biofuel sourcing and trading in China with significant autonomy and strategic impact
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Work in a dynamic, high-impact international environment
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Competitive compensation and opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy