Trading Operator

Locations: Asia Pacific
Divisions: Commodities
Job Ref: RS1964

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

We are working with a global commodity trading house that is looking to hire an operator to join its team in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

  • You will be responsible for managing trade operations for the company’s dry bulk raw materials trading business (steam coal, coking coal, pet coke, metals)
  • Work closely with the trading, finance, trade execution, chartering and accounting functions to ensure a smooth end to end process
  • Draft and process contracts and documentations for shipping and letters of credit (sales and purchase)
  • Calculate laytime and negotiate demurrage settlements
  • Role reports to VP of Operations / Regional Operations Manager

Key Qualifications / Experience

  • 2+ years’ experience in trading operations within the commodity space, handling dry bulk products (direct experience handing coal, coke and metals would be advantageous)
  • Good knowledge of letters of credit and relevant shipping documentation
  • Familiar with dry bulk vessel operations, laytime calculations, charter parties and demurrage
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
  • Located in Singapore

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to  or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.

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