Peninsula, a global leader in marine energy services, is hiring a Senior Bunker Trader for its Tokyo office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected provider of marine fuels and solutions, renowned for its high standards and innovative approach. With over 25 years of industry leadership, Peninsula continues to set the benchmark for quality, offering local expertise on a global scale.
Peninsula in brief
Peninsula is a trusted global provider of marine energy solutions, delivering marine fuels and associated services through a network of operations in all major world ports. With more than 25,000 deliveries per year, Peninsula serves over 2,000 customers worldwide. As a pioneer in maritime decarbonization, Peninsula is committed to advancing the energy transition and reaching net zero by 2050, incorporating alternative fuel options like LNG since 2021.
Senior Bunker Trader – Role Overview: What You’ll Do
As a Senior Bunker Trader, you will be responsible for the purchase and sale of marine fuel and associated products. You’ll foster profitable, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients, while maintaining a risk-aware perspective with respect to credit risk and payment performance. This role is ideal for someone with previous trading experience, particularly in the bunker sector or maritime industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively market to a portfolio of new and existing customers, building and strengthening relationships to increase inquiries and sales of Peninsula’s products and services.
- Communicate openly with fellow traders to optimize the flow of market and customer intelligence across the company. Support colleagues in regional offices to handle inbound inquiries effectively.
- Analyze and interpret market conditions, understand counterparty needs, provide product and price information, negotiate deals, and manage orders and general customer queries throughout the sales process.
- Manage credit risk by ensuring timely payment follow-up, minimizing claims costs, and assessing counterparty financial strength in collaboration with the Credit Team.
- Drive business growth by leveraging Peninsula’s global network, identifying sales opportunities, and expanding the company’s portfolio.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential:
- Business-level proficiency in English is required.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Persuasive and influential nature, with strong negotiation abilities.
- Ability to work well under time pressure.
- Highly organized and motivated.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
- Good understanding of trading patterns.
- Solid knowledge of the bunker industry, shipping market, and fuel specifications.
- Collaborative team player within structured frameworks.
- High customer orientation, attention to detail, and the ability to address customer queries, solve problems, and exceed expectations.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Why Join Peninsula?
At Peninsula, you’ll be part of a global team that is shaping the future of marine energy. As a market leader, Peninsula offers you the chance to work with a broad range of stakeholders, across different regions, all while supporting sustainable practices and innovation. If you’re ready to work in a high-impact role and be part of an industry-leading organization with a commitment to net zero by 2050, Peninsula is the place for you.
About Peninsula
Peninsula is a recognized market leader in the marine energy sector. With operations in key global ports, the company handles over 25,000 deliveries annually, and supports 2,000+ customers worldwide. As a strong advocate for maritime decarbonization, Peninsula remains at the forefront of the industry, developing alternative fuels and ensuring the global fleet continues to operate efficiently and sustainably.
Peninsula is committed to providing energy solutions that power the maritime industry while advancing a sustainable future.
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