Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Trader di Straits Financial Group - Maukerja

Job Description & Requirements

Trader – Market Making (Energy)

We are seeking a Trader with hands-on experience in energy markets and OTC trading. The role requires strong pricing judgement, disciplined risk management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a trading team contributing to overall desk performance.

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in commodities trading, market making, energy markets, or related roles.
• Experience operating in an OTC trading environment, including quoting, execution, and position management.
• Working knowledge of energy products such as crude oil, refined products, LNG, or related derivatives.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to price risk and identify trading opportunities.
• Familiarity with risk limits, daily P&L reporting, and position monitoring.
• Python or data analysis skills are advantageous but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Making & Pricing
• Provide two-way pricing and liquidity in OTC energy markets, maintaining competitive bid/ask spreads while managing inventory and market exposure in coordination with the trading team.
• Position & Risk Management
• Actively manage trading positions within agreed risk parameters, working closely with team members to monitor exposure and implement appropriate hedging strategies.
• P&L Responsibility (Individual & Team Level)
• Contribute to trading P&L with accountability at both an individual and team level, working collaboratively to optimize overall desk performance and risk-adjusted returns.
• Trade Execution & Controls
• Ensure accurate trade booking, confirmations, and daily reconciliation of positions and P&L in coordination with operations and risk teams.
• Market Analysis & Strategy Contribution
• Share market insights, flow observations, and pricing ideas to support collective trading strategies and improve market-making effectiveness.
• Client & Counterparty Interaction
• Engage with clients and counterparties, providing market color, pricing guidance, and trade ideas aligned with prevailing market conditions.
• Process & Workflow Improvement
• Identify inefficiencies in trading, risk monitoring, or reporting processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong team player who contributes actively to shared trading objectives.
• Experience managing live market risk within a collaborative trading environment.
• Sound judgement under pressure and the ability to balance speed with discipline.
• A commercial mindset with accountability for collective outcomes rather than individual silos.