Trader

Main Purpose

As part of the expansion of our trading desk, we are seeking an experienced Trader with a strong focus on Asian markets—specifically Japan, China, and South Korea. The role will be instrumental in developing long-term relationships across the region and identifying opportunities in the structured and mid-to-long term trading space.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the LNG, power and commodities trading industry, strong analytical capabilities, prior experience in trading LNG in the Atlantic region as well as power in the Asia-Pacific region, quantitative analysis and structuring, and stakeholder engagement.

This position demands the ability to design and execute trading strategies, effectively manage risk, and build lasting partnerships with key stakeholders across the region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, ideally from a top Asian university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy sector and biofuels with a strop exposure to commodities analytics and structured trading.
• Strong analytical skills with a background in LNG, power derivatives trading, options strategies, and risk management.
• Proficient in quantitative analysis and data-driven market insights, leveraging advanced skills in Python, VBA, SQL, and Power BI to automate reports, model market fundamentals, and develop proprietary trading tools.
• Experienced in structuring and executing complex physical and financial deals, including OTC instruments with basis and FX risk management.
• Fluency in English, Korean and Mandarin is required. Proficiency in Japanese is an advantage
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with risk management principles and trading systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and make informed decisions under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade spot and term LNG in Asia-Pacific markets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparties and stakeholders across Asia-Pacific markets, including China, Japan and Korea.
• Manage financial and operational risk across LNG trading portfolios.
• Build and implement quantitative trading models and analytics tools to inform strategy development and market decision-making.
• Originate and execute bespoke OTC financial solutions to meet client needs.
• Monitor and analyze fundamental market drivers such as demand forecasts, weather, generation output, and regulatory changes to identify trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, settlements, and risk management to ensure smooth deal execution and accurate reporting.
• Engage in long-term structuring and valuation of trading projects, including modeling asset values and managing physical optionality.
• Provide regular market intelligence, PnL reporting, and performance analysis to senior management.
• Participate in industry forums and maintain an active network to stay abreast of market developments and expand business opportunities.