Position Overview
The Junior Trader & Operations Executive supports both trading and operational functions within the company. This role involves assisting in trade execution, market monitoring, and end-to-end trade operations, while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all transactions.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop a career in trading, with a strong understanding of operations and financial processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Trading Support
Monitor market trends, pricing, and relevant industry developments.
Assist senior traders in executing trades and managing client orders.
Prepare trade summaries, pricing sheets, and basic market analysis.
Maintain and update trading records and position reports.
Support in identifying trading opportunities and arbitrage situations.
2. Trade Operations
Manage end-to-end trade lifecycle including contract issuance, documentation, invoicing, and settlement.
Coordinate with suppliers, customers, logistics providers, and banks.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of trade documentation (e.g., invoices, packing lists, bills of lading).
Track shipments and monitor delivery timelines.
Assist in managing trade finance instruments (e.g., Letters of Credit, bank guarantees).
3. Financial & Administrative Support
Support invoicing, payment tracking, and reconciliation of transactions.
Assist in monitoring cash flow related to trades and flag discrepancies.
Maintain proper records for audit and compliance purposes.
Work closely with finance team on reporting and documentation.
4. Risk & Compliance
Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Identify and escalate operational or financial risks in a timely manner.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all transactions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
0–3 years of relevant experience (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).
Basic understanding of trading, supply chain, or trade finance is advantageous.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Attributes
Interest in commodities, trading, or financial markets.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Willingness to learn and take initiative.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Key Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
Team Collaboration
Denare Pte Ltd is a commodity wholesaler and merchant. Denare aims to be the leading trader across diverse commodity sectors. Denare is a fast growing company that is looknig for quality entreprenuerial employees that can work as a team.