Bunker Trader (Korean Market Focus)

Job Title: Bunker Trader (Korean Market Focus)
Location: Singapore
Industry: Maritime / Energy Trading

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Bunker Trader to manage and grow our network of Korean bunker fuel suppliers. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships, optimizing trading strategies, and supporting sales across a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with Korean bunker fuel suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Promote the companys offerings to third-party customers across various markets.
• Handle bunker fuel sales and negotiate deals tailored to customer requirements.
• Strategically plan ideal bunkering ports aligned with vessel voyage schedules.
• Communicate daily with existing clients to ensure continued service satisfaction.
• Maintain and enhance the performance of the Bunker Trading Platform.
• Monitor and manage trading risk in accordance with internal risk tolerance policies (e.g. mVar, Flat Price limits, Stop Loss, Paper Tenor).
• Implement profit optimization strategies such as Fixed Forward Pricing (FFP), Capped Supply Contracts (CSC), Discounted Floating Pricing (DFP), and Physical Collar Contracts (PCC).
• Prepare Daily Exposure Reports (DER) to monitor trading exposures.

Requirements

• 12 years of experience in bunker trading or a related role.
• Strong interest in the maritime or shipping industry.
• Commercial acumen with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel to meet suppliers (typically twice a year).
• Strong relationship-building skills across cultures and business levels.
• Native Korean or fluent Korean speaker with deep cultural understanding is strongly preferred due to the nature of supplier engagement.