Grow & deliver Styrene ("SM") business in Asia through paper & physical trades and supporting local distribution in 3 major markets in Asia. Size of Asia business : ~ 100 kilo tonnes per annum of physical position.
Develop and grow Benzene and other Aromatics.
The role reports directly to Managing Director and President Chemicals Asia, based in Singapore.
Responsibilities :
Develop, execute, and update Asia SM strategy in alignment with Chemicals Asia strategy.
Provide leadership and coordinate the SM business in accordance with HELM principles.
Regional SM profit / loss.
Responsible for all purchases and sales (term and spot) for Asia in alignment with respective country Managing Directors accountable for local distribution.
Identification and execution of arbitrages (aligning with Europe and Americas).
Active Risk Management to reduce risk exposure and securing margins through physical and paper hedging.
Execute SM Futures transactions and development in accordance with guidelines and limits.
Account management of all Asia suppliers and customers, jointly with respective country Managing Directors.
Market analytics - analysis of market drivers, price development, forward curve to drive decision making.
Participate in local / regional conferences which are relevant to the industry.
Develop and grow other Aromatics products, starting with Benzene.
Requirements :
5 to 10 years of Petrochemicals / Oil trading experience, specifically paper trades.
Bachelor's degree from recognized university.
Strong commercial mindset, knowledge and understanding of how market functions and opportunities / risks.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of market / industry / players.
Commercial and contracting strategy and execution.
Deep analytical skills and natural problem solver.
Strong English (writing and speaking) and proficient in business Mandarin.
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.