Senior Trader – Bunker Holding, EMEA
This Role is available across any of the EMEA Offices.
To strengthen our team in Bunker Holdings internal pricing desk, we are now looking for a trader, with experience from either derivatives or/and bunker sourcing.
The role requires that you are physically located in one of the offices in EMEA or are willing to relocate to an office which is.
About the role
You are expected to have a commercial mindset, driven by sales and possess some experience working with forward prices, have an interest in and understanding of hedging and hedging tools. Together with the rest of the team, our new Senior Trader will contribute to shaping the future of the pricing desk and realizing our business potential.
The pricing desk has a vital role in the group’s strategy which gives this position an exciting international reach, offering you the opportunity for both personal and professional development. Our goal is in close cooperation with our regional purchase desks to support and position the sales traders to meet and facilitate an increasing demand for fixed prices and price risk management solutions for traditional bunker fuels and new green fuels businesses.
Play a key role in creating strong collaboration
It is important for us to create a strong collaboration between the different units of our value chain (reselling, physical, sourcing, paper trading etc.) and in that you will be a key factor. Supporting the sales traders in the use of derivatives in B2B trading and ensuring persistent data and KPI follow-up are some of the tasks you will be involved in.
Your role
You will be the group's market maker for forward fixed prices on bunker and new fuels, finding and generating opportunities for both our purchasing desks and sales traders by bridging the gap between derivatives and physical bunkers.
Your other tasks include:
1. Managing the group's exposure
2. Increasing the number of structured products sold
3. Educating the sales traders with regards to derivatives and structured products
4. Developing marketing material and conducting seminars that help drive the process forward
In an ideal world you have the following knowledge, skills, and experience
1. Experience from bunker sourcing
2. Physical and paper understanding
To excel in this role, you must demonstrate a proven track record of hands-on problem-solving, particularly in fast-paced, multicultural environments where adaptability and quick thinking are crucial. A strong business development mindset is essential, as you will be expected to identify and capitalize on new opportunities to drive growth and success for the organization.
Your ability to build and nurture productive relationships with key stakeholders will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth execution of projects and long-term collaborations. This requires a balance of professionalism, empathy, and strategic thinking. You should also be able to approach challenges with creative, out-of-the-box thinking, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Strong negotiation skills will allow you to navigate complex discussions and achieve favorable outcomes, while your communication and interpersonal abilities will enable you to effectively influence others, both internally and externally. Fluency in English, at a professional level, both written and spoken, is a must, as you'll be engaging with a diverse range of clients and colleagues across the globe.
Finally, flexibility and a willingness to travel are important in this role, as you may be required to visit various locations to meet with stakeholders, attend conferences, or oversee key projects.
Want to join the team and help shape the future
If you can see yourself taking on the above-mentioned tasks, then please send in your application now.
If you should have any additional questions about the position, before applying, please do not hesitate to reach out to Head of Desk, Morten Larsen on phone number +45 6037 5434.
Remember that the above description of the position outlines the ideal requirements for a candidate, however, we strongly believe in inclusion and diversity, for which reason we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all requirements.
Please apply for the position by sending your CV and cover letter via this link to our website. We process applications on a continuous basis, which is why we encourage you to send your application as soon as possible.
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