LPG Trading Head recruitment

Main Functions:

• Trading of LPG (physical and financial, flat and plain vanilla options) in Europe (via gas forward markets, OTC and/or organised markets)

• Ensuring continuous price discovery and keeping a constant up to date knowledge of the gas market at large  

• Managing his/her relevant books autonomously (within the risk limits)

• Maintain contacts (build maintain network) with other industry participants including traders and brokers. 

• Further develop and support the gas trading activity

• Generating positive P/L based on gas positions and related (if any) commodities positions.

• Managing a team of Traders and Junior Traders

Requirements:

• More than 10 years experience with respect to the continental LPG markets and/or related cross-commodity trading is an asset (utility or bank)

• Strong team leading skills

• Master degree in economics, engineering, statistics with focus on quantitative methods (PhD is a plus)

• A full and detailed understanding of the fundamental drivers of the Asian gas markets.

• Experience of leading the development implementation of trading strategies and tactics with accountability for delivery against annual profit target.

• Knowledge of typical risk management methodologies e.g. VaR, stress testing analysis and other relevant risk management  methodologies

• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-disciplined, Stress-resistant,

• English language is a must.

• Negotiation skills and ease of communication are an important component to succeed in the position.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a copy of your full CV to Lester.qin@hays.com.sg