Senior Trader (Commodities Trading)
SHERMAN MINERAL TRADING Pte Ltd Toa Payoh Full-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Trader to join our commodities trading team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving trade negotiations, managing operations, and ensuring compliance across end-to-end trading cycles.- Position: Senior Trader (Commodities Trading)
- Location: Central area
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Trade & Market Analysis
- Interact with commodity traders and assist in negotiations between sellers and buyers
- Monitor and analyze market trends and pricing movements
- Negotiate and finalize commodity purchases at competitive prices
- Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and suppliers
- Stay updated on geopolitical and economic trends affecting commodity markets
- Source new suppliers and expand supplier base
- Operations & Logistics
- Prepare and manage trade documentation (B/L, COO, COA, invoices, etc.)
- Communicate with shipping agents, customers, and suppliers on vessel scheduling
- Track shipments and ensure timely cargo movement
- Monitor trade document accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with international trade laws and customs regulations
- Reporting & Record Maintenance
- Maintain records of trades and shipment documentation
- Generate monthly reports on trading performance and market trends
- Ensure timely submission of updates to internal stakeholders
- Financial & Documentation Management
- Validate supplier/vendor invoice details and send customer invoices
- Liaise with finance/treasury for AP and AR coordination
- Ensure documentation is properly archived (electronic and hard copy)
- Trade Compliance & Risk Management
- Prepare and monitor L/C and trade finance documents
- Review Letters of Credit and coordinate with banks/partners
- Mitigate risks by ensuring accuracy of trade terms and documentation
- Archive transaction flows and prepare compliance reports
- Diploma/Bachelor’s in Commerce, Finance, Economics, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in commodities trading or related industries
- Familiar with trade finance tools like Letters of Credit
- Strong understanding of international trade operations and regulations
- Attention to detail, organized, and independent
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and trade documentation systems
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Willing to travel or attend events outside of office hours
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