A leading global commodity trading firm is seeking an experienced Bitumen Trader to drive trading activities across key markets. This role requires deep market expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a proven track record in trading bitumen and related asphalt products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Originate, develop, and execute physical and financial bitumen trading strategies across global markets.
- Manage trading positions, optimize logistics and storage, and ensure competitive sourcing and pricing.
- Build and maintain relationships with refiners, infrastructure companies, road construction firms, and distributors.
- Monitor market trends, supply-demand fundamentals, pricing spreads, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Negotiate and structure term contracts, spot deals, and strategic partnerships.
- Work closely with operations, chartering, and risk management teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Manage hedging strategies and exposure using futures, swaps, and other risk management tools.
- Ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements.