Manager, Senior Trader

A leading global energy organisation is seeking a Manager, Senior Trader to join their regional team in Kuala Lumpur.

What you'll do:

As Senior Trading Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a central role in shaping the region’s physical commodity trading landscape. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve guiding a diverse team towards achieving optimal portfolio performance through strategic planning and collaborative execution. You will work closely with supply chain partners to ensure trades are structured for maximum efficiency while balancing operational feasibility. By embedding lessons learned from post-trade reviews into daily practice, you will foster an environment of continuous improvement. Your expertise in developing pricing frameworks informed by market intelligence will position the team competitively within the industry. Through inclusive leadership and active participation in deal structuring, you will help drive sustainable growth while maintaining strict adherence to governance standards. Success in this role requires you to connect deeply with stakeholders across functions—ensuring every decision supports both margin maximisation and operational excellence.

• Guide, mentor, and manage a regional trading team by setting clear accountability for both individual and collective trading profitability through supportive leadership.
• Oversee regional trading P&L performance including margin delivery, portfolio optimisation, and variance analysis against targets to ensure dependable outcomes.
• Establish trading priorities, focus markets, and opportunity thresholds aligned with business strategy and organisational risk appetite for optimal results.
• Review, challenge, and approve key trading deals to guarantee disciplined execution and risk-adjusted value creation at the team level.
• Define and implement regional physical trading strategies for base oils (Group I, II, III) in harmony with global direction while nurturing communal success.
• Participate actively in spot, tactical, and arbitrage trades by maintaining strong pricing discipline and structuring deals that benefit the wider network.
• Optimise trades for netback, landed cost, logistics efficiency, and inventory impact by collaborating closely with supply chain partners.
• Drive consistent post-trade performance reviews to embed lessons learned and promote continuous improvement throughout the trading team.
• Lead the development of regional pricing frameworks informed by competitive intelligence and market fundamentals to enhance market positioning.
• Guide the identification and execution of interregional and intraregional arbitrage opportunities considering freight, storage, timing economics, and communal benefits.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Manager, Senior Trader brings extensive experience in physical commodity trading—preferably within base oils or related petroleum products—and has demonstrated success managing teams with full P&L responsibility. Your proven ability to guide traders towards sustainable capability development sets you apart as a nurturing leader who values knowledge sharing. You possess advanced academic credentials such as an MBA or formal training in commercial optimisation which equip you with strategic insight. Experience navigating Asia-Pacific markets within integrated energy organisations further enhances your suitability for this role. Your interpersonal skills allow you to connect effectively with colleagues across supply chain functions while your commitment to governance ensures all activities operate within established frameworks. By validating assumptions behind trading strategies using data-driven insights you contribute robust perspectives that support both operational excellence and margin maximisation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related discipline is required for foundational knowledge.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is advantageous as it demonstrates advanced understanding of commercial principles.
• Formal training in commodity trading or commercial optimisation is highly desirable for effective strategy execution.
• Proven experience leading a trading team with full P&L accountability showcases your ability to nurture talent within a collaborative environment.
• Strong track record in spot trading, arbitrage opportunities identification, pricing optimisation, and logistics-driven trades highlights your dependability.
• Demonstrated capability to develop traders beyond individual deal success ensures sustainable growth leadership within the team.
• Experience operating in Asia-Pacific markets ideally within matrix or integrated energy organisations reflects your adaptability to diverse environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders across supply chain functions.
• Ability to validate assumptions underpinning trading strategies ensures robust market views that support communal objectives.
• Commitment to upholding company governance frameworks including risk limits, credit policies, HSSE standards shows your responsible approach.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected leaders in the global energy sector—renowned for its commitment to international growth and breaking new ground across markets. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal needs alongside professional ambitions. The company’s dedication to nurturing talent ensures ongoing development opportunities so you can continually expand your skillset within an ambitious environment. With its strong presence across Asia-Pacific and beyond this employer offers unparalleled exposure to diverse markets—making it an ideal place for those seeking both challenge and reward on an international scale.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward as Manager, Senior Trader in Kuala Lumpur—where your expertise will be valued within a supportive network—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C