Chemicals Broker
About the company
Role Overview MCS Group is seeking a Chemicals Broker to join the founding team of our new Singapore chemicals desk, which we are currently building. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven individual to broke derivatives (paper) trades across naphtha and aromatics, build a strong client network, and grow in Asia's leading petrochemical trading hub. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, relationship-focused, and passionate about chemical markets.
Your tasks
- Build and maintain client relationships with petrochemical producers, chemical traders, refiners, distributors and end users across Singapore and Asia, with a focus on China and Korea.
- Broke derivatives (paper) trades, including swaps and spreads, across naphtha, paraxylene (PX) and benzene (BZ).
- Monitor market pricing, spreads, margins and supply-demand fundamentals, including plant turnarounds, aromatics margins and trade flows between Korea, China and the wider region.
- Match buyers and sellers, negotiate terms, and ensure accurate and timely trade execution and confirmation.
- Distribute market commentary, price runs and trading opportunities to clients.
- Prepare reports on market trends, arbitrage flows and pricing across the petrochemical value chain.
- Develop an understanding of contract structures, hedging strategies and trading flows in chemical markets.
- Maintain and update trading databases and client records, ensuring accurate information flow.
- Attend industry events and networking opportunities to expand the desk's market presence.
- Work towards achieving KPIs and contributing to desk revenue growth.
Requirements
- 1–5 years of experience in chemicals or energy derivatives broking, trading, sales or a related field (relevant exposure to petrochemical swaps or paper markets preferred).
- Existing client network in petrochemical or chemical markets is a strong advantage.
- A strong interest in the chemicals trading and brokerage industry with a willingness to learn.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Highly motivated, target-driven and eager to build a long-term career in broking.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, familiarity with ICIS, Platts, Argus or Bloomberg is a plus.
- Fluency in Mandarin or Korean is required, to cover clients in China or Korea; business-level English is also required.
- A team player with a proactive and commercial mindset.
- Able to work under high pressure in a dynamic market.
What we offer
- The chance to build a new desk from the ground up and grow with it as a founding member.
- Comprehensive training and mentorship.
- A fast-paced, dynamic work environment with clear career progression.
- Competitive salary with commission-based incentives.
- Exposure to Asian and global chemical markets, with networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Other
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career inchemicals broking.