Traffic Operator Role

We are seeking driven and analytically minded individuals to join our Junior Trader program. We are looking for candidates with 2-4 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field, who are eager to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and global environment.

As a Junior Trader, you will play a vital role in the company’s global physical commodity trading operations. Founded in 2011, our company is a leading, fully integrated physical commodity trader specializing in energy coal within the Asia Pacific region.

We are a team of over 70 professionals with representation in 10 countries and offices in Singapore, Zug, and Dubai. We trade 15-20 million tonnes of energy and metallurgical coal annually and own a majority stake in the Callide thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia, which produces over 9.6 million tonnes per year. Our company consistently generates annual revenues exceeding US$1 billion, maintaining high profitability with a lean operating structure.

The Role:

Initially, your focus will be on supporting the daily operations of our physical trading business. This will involve managing the end-to-end execution of physical trades and serving as a critical link between senior traders, operations teams, finance teams, external suppliers, buyers, and banks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting and negotiating coal sales and coal purchase agreements.
• Liaise with buyers and suppliers until the trade is concluded and all outstanding amounts have been settled.
• Communicate internally with traders, trade finance, and shipping departments ensuring a smooth transaction.
• Schedule laycans with suppliers and buyers.
• Arrange letters of credit from counterparties.
• Check and coordinate cargo documentation (BL, COO, LOI, etc.).
• Appoint coal surveyors at load port and discharge port.
• Prepare and finalize laytime calculations.

Qualities:

• Strong people/teamwork skills, yet able to work independently.
• Proven ability to take initiative to analyze, solve complex problems, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, meticulousness, and accuracy in work.
• Ability to preempt issues/problems and prompt action to resolve them.
• Ability to work flexible hours to complete work.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• 4-7 years of experience in accounting, finance, commodity trading, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, and a strong team player with a collaborative yet competitive mindset.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to perform well under pressure and adapt to fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally and potentially relocate.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of coal operations and coal supply contracts.

What We Offer:

We foster a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment and are a pure meritocracy at its core. We operate with a flat structure, offering high levels of responsibility to all team members.

We provide competitive salaries and offer significant performance-based bonuses, creating ample opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Employment Type:

• Full Time

Company Industry:

• General Trading
• Export
• Import

Department / Functional Area:

• Business Development

Keywords:

• Coal Operations
• Traffic Coal Operations
• Coal Shipment
• Bill Of Lading
• Letter Of Credit
• Trading