Physical Trader, Senior Manager (Coal)

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Manager Physical Trader (Coal) is responsible for creating and executing back-to-back physical coal flows that meet client and plant requirements at the lowest delivered cost. The role will drive sourcing trading and operational execution while expanding the companys third-party trading network across Asia.

What We Offer

• Senior-level responsibility with P&L impact.
• Exposure to regional coal markets and the opportunity to build third-party trading flows.
• A role at the intersection of commercial deal-making and operational execution based in Singapores global trading hub.

Key Responsibilities

Deal Execution & Trading

• Source negotiate and close physical coal transactions across Asia.
• Manage nominations laycans and voyage execution in coordination with Fuel Operations.
• Drive market coverage supplier diversification and price discovery.
• Ensure delivered-cost optimization by balancing freight timing and quality.
• Raise hedge requests to Paper Traders to manage exposure as required.
• Resolve demurrage claims and disputes with Operations.

Quality Risk & Compliance

• Oversee blending and quality alignment to meet contractual specifications.

• Maintain complete trade files documentation and audit trails for every deal.

• Ensure adherence to governance standards contract hygiene and compliance policies.

• Foster a strong controls mindset with zero tolerance for off-policy risk taking.

Business Development

• Expand third-party trading network and build new supplier/customer relationships.

• Enhance contract optionality with flexible volume timing and quality terms.

• Contribute to growing Abaqa Powers presence as a trusted regional coal trading partner.
   

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with operations shipping finance risk and legal teams to ensure smooth trade execution.

• Provide market insights and commercial recommendations to senior management.

• Support the development of junior team members and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications :

Experience & Technical Expertise

• Minimum 5 years experience in physical coal trading with a strong network in Asia.
• Mastery of Incoterms chartering basics laycan management and demurrage/claims.
• Proven ability to optimize delivered costs (freight quality timing).
• Strong operational interface across shipping contracts documentation and settlement.
• Proficiency with E/CTRM systems and Excel (pivot tables lookups).

Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven analytical decision-making approach.
• Rigorous attention to compliance governance and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to grow new trading flows and partnerships.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering or a related discipline.
• MBA or other advanced qualification is an advantage.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time