Bunker Trader

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute bunker fuel trading strategies to maximize profitability and market share across designated regions and customer segments.
• Identify and originate new trading opportunities through market intelligence, customer engagement, and supply optimization.
• Monitor global and regional bunker markets, supply-demand fundamentals, freight markets, refinery economics, geopolitical developments, and regulatory changes affecting marine fuels.
• Negotiate and execute physical bunker fuel transactions, including spot and term contracts, with shipowners, operators, suppliers, and brokers.
• Manage a portfolio of customers and suppliers while building and maintaining strong commercial relationships to drive business growth.
• Optimize trading margins through effective pricing, risk management, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
• Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end trade lifecycle, including nominations, scheduling, deliveries, documentation, invoicing, and dispute resolution.
• Manage market, credit, operational, and counterparty risks in accordance with company policies and approved trading limits.
• Collaborate closely with operations, credit, finance, and compliance teams to ensure efficient and compliant trade execution.
• Analyze trading performance, market trends, and competitor activities, providing strategic recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal policies governing energy and bunker trading activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, Economics, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bunker trading, marine fuel trading, physical oil trading, or a related energy trading role.
• Demonstrated track record of developing profitable customer portfolios and achieving commercial targets.
• Strong understanding of bunker markets, marine fuels, shipping operations, and global energy supply chains.
• Established network of shipowners, operators, brokers, bunker suppliers, and industry stakeholders preferred.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to assess market trends, pricing dynamics, and trading risks.
• Experience managing market, credit, and operational risks within a trading environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and trading/ERP platforms.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, international trading environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior management, customers, and counterparties.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented with a strong commercial mindset.

Tell employers what skills you have

Market Research
Communication
Hedging
Microsoft Excel
Analytical Skills
Dynamics
Interpersonal Skills
Market Analysis
Risk Management
Economics
Attention to Detail
Work Under Pressure