Sing Fuels is seeking to recruit a bunker trader in Shanghai with between two and four years’ experience in the sector, according to a job advertisement.

The full-time role will involve working closely with senior bunker traders to develop new business opportunities while maintaining relationships with existing clients and industry contacts. Candidates with an established client base are preferred, according to the posting.

Daily responsibilities include brokering and executing bunker transactions on behalf of clients, conducting market research and identifying potential business opportunities. The role also involves building and maintaining relationships with customers, suppliers, barge operators, port authorities and surveyors involved in bunker operations.

Applicants are expected to understand the bunker purchasing process and commonly used industry terminology, while assisting with pre-sale activities and gathering information before and after fuel deliveries.

The position requires a degree or diploma along with two to four years of experience in bunker trading. Knowledge of basic financial derivative instruments is considered advantageous.

According to the job description, candidates should be able to work long hours when required and perform effectively in what is described as a highly pressured and fast-paced environment. Strong communication and organisational skills are also listed among the requirements.

Sing Fuels said remuneration will depend on qualifications and experience and includes a commission structure. Applicants are asked to submit a full resume along with a cover letter detailing their most recent and expected salary.

Founded in 2012, Sing Fuels is a bunker trading firm headquartered in Singapore with traders located also in Denmark, Greece, Turkey and UAE. The addition of a trader in Shanghai would represent a new operational base for the company.