LNG Trader

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Monitor and analyse global LNG and ethane markets, including supply and demand fundamentals, pricing, shipping, inventory levels, geopolitical and regulatory developments, to identify trading opportunities.
2. Develop market insights and provide commercial recommendations to support trading strategies and business decisions.
3. Develop and execute paper trading strategies for LNG, ethane and related energy products, including futures, swaps and other derivative instruments, within approved trading mandates and risk limits.
4. Manage trading positions, market exposure and P&L performance in accordance with approved trading mandates and risk limits.
5. Collaborate closely with the physical trading team and cross-functional teams, including operations, shipping, finance and risk management, to support commercial activities and ensure efficient trade execution.
6. Build and maintain relationships with brokers, counterparties and other market participants.
7. As the business develops, progressively participate in physical LNG and ethane trading activities, including commercial negotiations, contract execution and cargo optimisation.
8. Perform any other duties or projects assigned by Management.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in Chemistry, Economics, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in LNG, natural gas, ethane or other energy markets, with exposure to market analysis, paper trading, derivatives trading or physical trading.
3. Strong understanding of LNG and/or ethane market fundamentals, pricing mechanisms, shipping economics and global energy market dynamics.
4. Experience in paper trading of LNG, natural gas, LPG, crude oil or other energy commodities, including futures, swaps or other derivative instruments, will be an advantage.
5. Strong analytical, quantitative and risk management skills, with the ability to evaluate market fundamentals, volatility, pricing structures and trading risks.
6. High integrity, professional ethics and sense of responsibility, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
7. Excellent command of English and Chinese languages (as the position needs to frequently communicate with English/Chinese speaking stakeholders verbally/in writing as well as to prepare and proof-read English/Chinese official documents and presentations whenever appropriate).