The company is looking for candidates with at least six years of experience. Image Credit: Oilmar

Marine fuel trading firm Oilmar is seeking to hire a senior bunker trader in Istanbul.

The company is looking for candidates with at least six years of experience, including P&L responsibility and a track record for portfolio growth, it said in a job advertisement on LinkedIn last week.

The advertisement lists the following responsibilities for the role:

• Develop, manage, and grow a portfolio of shipowners, operators, charterers, and trading counterparties
• Generate new business through proactive outreach, market intelligence, and structured client engagement
• Convert enquiries into profitable, repeat business
• Expand regional and international customer base in line with company growth strategy
• Execute back-to-back physical bunker trades (HSFO, VLSFO, MGO, and alternative marine fuels where applicable)
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contractual conditions to optimize margin while maintaining competitiveness
• Monitor market trends, price movements, supply-demand dynamics, and regulatory developments
• Structure transactions in alignment with company risk appetite and commercial objectives
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and suppliers
• Provide professional advice on fuel grades, port availability, logistics, and regulatory considerations
• Coordinate closely with operations teams, suppliers, brokers, and agents to ensure timely and efficient delivery
• Proactively resolve operational issues and minimize claims exposure
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle: enquiry, pricing, confirmation, nomination, delivery monitoring, and post-fixture follow-up
• Ensure accuracy of documentation and trade data entry in internal trading and CRM systems
• Maintain pipeline visibility and performance tracking
• Conduct trading within approved credit limits and exposure thresholds
• Liaise with Credit & Risk teams to monitor counterparty exposure and support receivables follow-up
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, sanctions regulations, KYC requirements, and applicable laws
• Escalate credit, operational, or compliance risks in a timely manner
• Share market intelligence and customer insights across regional offices
• Provide regular updates on trading performance, sales pipeline, and key KPIs
• Contribute to regional expansion initiatives and strategic projects (new ports, alternative fuels, digital initiatives)

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