Ethanol Trader Asia- F/H
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of the Ethanol Desk based in France, you take ownership of the ethanol Asian book of Tereos Commodities ethanol (fuel ethanol, B Grade, ENA). You are the desk's reference point on Asian ethanol markets and work in close coordination with the European and Brazilian offices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the Asia ethanol book (fuel grade, B Grade, ENA) and generate positive P&L.
- Build origination flows of US, Brazilian and regional ethanol into Asia, structuring partnerships and destination players.
- Build origination flow of Asian ethanols and structure partnerships with producers.
- Capture growth from rising mandates - Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand - and secure market share and margins.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
- Distribute B Grade and ENA to destination via a rented storage in Korea; optimise freight and combine cargoes to create value.
- Source ENA from Pakistani when arbitrages open towards Asia/Europe.
- Contribute to SAF / ATJ / Maritime project with local players.
- Manage price, credit, freight and execution risk on physical contracts, and ensure group consistency.
- Liaise with the European and Brazilian offices to keep ethanol S&D and mandate analysis accurate and up to date.
- Report trading activity, positions and results accurately and on time.
Qualifications
- Degree: University degree (Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics or related field).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in physical and derivatives commodities trading, ideally with exposure to Asian and/or US ethanol markets.
- Languages: Fluent English essential; an Asian language is an asset.
- Other: Proven track record in developing new markets and customer/producer relationships; willingness to travel within Asia.
Required Skills
- In-depth knowledge of physical ethanol or oil trading, regulations and S&D dynamics.
- Understanding of imports/export flows and arbitrages; freight optimisation and cargo combination.
- Risk management (price, credit, freight, execution) and solid fundamental/market analysis.
Preferred Skills
- Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills; able to represent the group with key clients and partners.
- Trustworthiness, accuracy and timeliness in reporting; good feel for markets.
- Able to handle pressure and change; disciplined, curious, autonomous and decisive; team player able to challenge and debate views.