Petrobras Global Trading B.V. (PGT), the Netherlands-based international trading arm of Brazilian state-owned Petrobras, is seeking a bunker trader for its Rotterdam office. PGT manages more than 60% of Petrobras’ external trading operations, including all crude oil exports, and its activities cover product imports, trading support services, and the trading of oil, gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, LPG, and LNG, as well as chartering and futures market services.

The person selected for the position will support PGT’s marine fuel business by conducting daily bunker trading, with a primary focus on Brazil, and managing the procurement of marine fuel for Petrobras’ worldwide fleet. The role includes performing market research, monitoring global oil price fluctuations and market trends, and identifying trading opportunities within predefined limits and risk parameters.

The successful applicant will negotiate and execute trades in accordance with company management procedures and headquarters’ approval structures, while maintaining strong commercial relationships to maximise trading potential. The position also requires contributing to the development of technical expertise in bunker trading, including improvements to work practices, policies, and training programmes. In addition, the bunker support administrator role may need to be covered during absences, a function normally handled by Petrobras headquarters.

Candidates must have at least two years of experience in a relevant trading role, although time spent as a bunker operator may be accepted in place of the formal trading background. A solid track record in bunker or fuel oil trading, together with knowledge of hedging instruments and paper trading is also needed.

Applicants should demonstrate strong technical and analytical skills, the ability to set priorities and work under pressure, and solid negotiation and communication capabilities, the employer said. A diploma or university degree is desired, preferably in engineering, chemistry, logistics, shipping, business, or economics, and fluency in both spoken and written English and Portuguese is mandatory.

PGT notes that the contract will be temporary with the potential for renewals. The remuneration package includes a competitive salary, a performance award programme, 75% employer-funded pension contributions, holiday allowance, an additional 13th-month payment equal to 8% of annual salary, and 28 vacation days. Employees are also offered travel, home-office, and health-insurance allowances, as well as a fitness allowance.

The company offers an opportunity to work within a fast-paced international trading environment at one of Europe’s key energy and logistics hubs.

Petrobras consolidated its European commercial activities in Rotterdam in 2021, transferring operations from its London-based Petrobras Europe Ltd. entity to PGT. The move was part of the company's strategy to rationalize its international presence around three major oil markets — Europe, North America, and Asia — with offices in Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore.

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