Ethanol Trader Asia- F/H

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Reporting to the Head of the Ethanol Desk based in France, you take ownership of the ethanol Asian book of Tereos Commodities ethanol (fuel ethanol, B Grade, ENA). You are the desk's reference point on Asian ethanol markets and work in close coordination with the European and Brazilian offices.

The role exists to develop the destination / distribution of Tereos' Brazilian ethanol into Asia, trade fuel and non fuel ethanol flows linked to Asian structural deficit and to generate recurring P&L.

Missions :

• Develop and manage the Asia ethanol book (fuel grade, B Grade, ENA) and generate positive P&L.
• Build origination flows of US, Brazilian and regional ethanol into Asia, structuring partnerships and destination players.

Build origination flow of Asian ethanols and structure partnerships with producers

• Capture growth from rising mandates - Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand - and secure market share and margins.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Distribute B Grade and ENA to destination via a rented storage in Korea; optimise freight and combine cargoes to create value.
• Source ENA from Pakistani when arbitrages open towards Asia/Europe.
• Contribute to SAF / ATJ / Maritime project with local players
• Manage price, credit, freight and execution risk on physical contracts, and ensure group consistency.
• Liaise with the European and Brazilian offices to keep ethanol S&D and mandate analysis accurate and up to date.
• Report trading activity, positions and results accurately and on time.

• Degree: University degree (Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics or related field).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in physical and derivatives commodities trading, ideally with exposure to Asian and/or US ethanol markets.
• Languages: Fluent English essential; an Asian language is an asset.
• Other: Proven track record in developing new markets and customer / producer relationships; willingness to travel within Asia.

Technical

• In-depth knowledge of physical ethanol or oil trading, regulations and S&D dynamics.
• Understanding of imports/export flows and arbitrages; freight optimisation and cargo combination.
• Risk management (price, credit, freight, execution) and solid fundamental / market analysis.

Behavioural

• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills; able to represent the group with key clients and partners.
• Trustworthiness, accuracy and timeliness in reporting; good feel for markets.
• Able to handle pressure and change; disciplined, curious, autonomous and decisive; team player able to challenge and debate views.