Ethanol Trader Asia- F/H

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About this role

Who are we?

Tereos is one of the leaders in the sugar, alcohol, and starch markets. The Group’s societal and environmental commitments contribute to the company’s long-term performance while strengthening its role as a responsible actor.

A cooperative group, Tereos brings together 10,300 cooperative members and has recognized expertise in the processing of sugar beet, sugar cane, cereals, and lucerne. With 38 industrial sites, operations in 14 countries, and the commitment of its 15,600 employees, Tereos supports its clients closely with a wide and complementary range of products. In 2024/2025, Tereos achieved a turnover of 5,93 billion euros.

To learn more, visit
tereos.com

Contract : Permanent

Job location : Singapour SGP

Your missions :

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.

 


 

Your profile :

 

•  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.

 

Reasons to join us :

Joining Tereos means giving yourself the opportunity to develop within a cooperative Group that is a leader in its markets.
It also offers the chance to take initiative in a collaborative and meaningful environment to tackle the challenges of tomorrow in food, energy, and health by valorizing plant-based raw materials.
We are committed to personal and collective well-being through our initiatives to promote work-life quality and balance. Convinced of the richness of diversity, an essential component of our growth, we are dedicated to gender equality and developing an inclusive corporate culture where everyone can bring their authenticity and uniqueness to work.


To learn more, visit https://tereos.com/en/carrieres/

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Top Benefits

  • Work-life Quality and Balance
  • Inclusive Corporate Culture
  • Gender Equality Initiatives