Polymer Trader

Our client is a leading integrated petrochemicals producer with a growing international trading platform. Backed by established production capabilities and a strong presence across key Asian markets, the company is actively expanding its commercial footprint within the polymers value chain. The organization offers an entrepreneurial environment where traders are empowered to develop new business lines, drive commercial strategy, and take ownership of profit generation within a collaborative and fast-paced trading culture.

Overview

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven Polymer Trader to establish and grow the company's polymer trading business. This role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced trading professional to develop a new platform, expand market presence, and build a profitable trading portfolio across Asia and the Middle East.

The successful candidate will work closely with marketing, operations, analytics, and risk management teams to drive both asset-backed and third-party trading activities while taking increasing ownership of the business as it expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze polymer market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, pricing trends, and regional market developments to identify trading opportunities.
• Develop and execute the market entry and growth strategy for the polymer trading business.
• Establish and maintain relationships with producers, suppliers, customers, and trading counterparties across Asia and the Middle East.
• Originate, negotiate, and execute spot and term polymer transactions in international markets.
• Build and expand third-party trading activities alongside the company's asset-backed business.
• Develop strategic supply partnerships with key polymer producers and suppliers.
• Manage market exposure through hedging strategies and derivatives where appropriate.
• Take ownership of the polymer trading book, including P&L performance and risk management.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to enhance market intelligence, forecasting, and trading models.
• Work closely with operations and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of physical trades.
• Monitor market developments and identify new commercial opportunities for business expansion.
• Partner with adjacent trading desks to capture cross-product and cross-market trading opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience within the polymer industry, covering trading, marketing, origination, or commercial activities.
• Proven track record in originating and executing physical commodity transactions.
• Strong understanding of polymer market dynamics across Asia and/or the Middle East.
• Demonstrated commercial network and relationships with producers, consumers, traders, and distributors.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and risk assessment capabilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a business from strategy through execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commodity trading/risk management systems (CTRM).
• Fluent in English; additional Asian language capabilities would be advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural, and performance-driven trading environment.