Marine Fuel Trading Intern

About the role

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded, and motivated individual to join our China Trading team as an Intern. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the global marine fuel (bunkering) industry, where you will work alongside experienced traders and operations professionals to gain practical experience in market analysis, commercial decision-making, and trade execution. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, building relationships, and analysing market trends, this internship will provide valuable insight into one of the world's most dynamic industries. This opportunity is open to final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in commodity trading and the maritime industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the China Trading team with daily market analysis, pricing updates, and trade-related research.
• Monitor market movements, shipping activities, and industry developments, with a focus on the China market.
• Assist in preparing quotations, commercial reports, and trading data.
• Work closely with the Operations team to support the execution of bunker deliveries, documentation, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain and update internal trading systems and databases.
• Support customer and supplier communications under the guidance of experienced traders.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute market intelligence and commercial insights.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• What You'll Gain
• Practical exposure to the global marine fuel trading industry.
• First-hand experience in market analysis, commercial decision-making, and customer relationship management.
• An understanding of the full trade lifecycle, from pricing and negotiations to delivery and post-trade operations.
• Mentorship from experienced traders and operations professionals.
• Development of commercial awareness, analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced international business environment.

Requirements

• Final-year undergraduate or recent graduate in Business, Economics, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in commodity trading, shipping, or global energy markets.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent proficiency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written), as the role involves regular communication with Chinese-speaking customers, suppliers, and market participants.
• Why Join Us
• If you're curious, commercially driven, and ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic global trading environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Additional Information

Location: Singapore

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