Crude Oil Trading Analyst (Location: Singapore)
Crude oil Trading Analyst (Location: Singapore)
We are partnering with a fast-growing leader in energy & commodities trading with strategic asset play across the globe. As part of their expansion plans, they are seeking to strengthen the analytics team through hiring a Crude Oil Trading Analyst to play a critical role in supporting the traders with timely, accurate, and commercially relevant analysis.
As the Crude Trading Analyst, you will be monitoring global crude markets, supply-demand dynamics, refinery economics, freight fundamentals, and geopolitical developments to identify trading opportunities and risks. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced trading environments and wants to step into a role that sits close to the commercial decision-making process.
Responsibilities
- Track and analyze global crude oil supply-demand balances, production trends, trade flows, and inventory data
- Maintain and develop quantitative models to support trading strategies, including balances, pricing models, and arbitrage analytics
- Monitor refinery margins, crude slates, maintenance schedules, and product yields to assess demand for various grades
- Evaluate geopolitical events, OPEC+ decisions, sanctions, and macroeconomic indicators impacting crude markets
- Produce daily/weekly market reports summarizing key price drivers, shifts in fundamentals, and strategic implications
- Collaborate closely with traders on idea generation, scenario analysis, and back‑testing of trade concepts
- Analyze shipping and freight market developments to identify logistical constraints or opportunities
- Engage with market data providers, brokers, and counterparties to gather high-quality market intelligence
- Contribute to the continuous development of internal tools, databases, and forecasting methodologies
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Science, or related discipline
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in crude oil analysis, oil trading floors, consulting, or research organizations
- Strong understanding of crude grades, quality differentials, pricing mechanisms, refinery economics, and global energy flows
- Proficiency in analytical tools (Excel, Python, SQL, or similar); ability to build and maintain models independently
- Familiarity with market platforms such as Platts, Argus, Kpler, Vortexa, Bloomberg, or ICE
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable insights
- Strong commercial instincts and high attention to detail in fast-paced environments
- Comfortable working closely with traders and contributing to discussions on market structure and trade ideas
- Self‑starter mindset-able to challenge assumptions and bring fresh perspectives
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with accuracy
- Passion for global markets, geopolitics, and energy economics
Kindly drop us a copy of your CV (word format) and through this application to register your interest.
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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.
Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number R16S8194)
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