About Sembcorp
Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.
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eDrive Asia's energy transition with us! Our Gas & Related Services segment is a key growth engine, delivering reliable and efficient energy to industries and communities across multiple countries. We support Asia's growing energy needs while advancing the shift to a lower-carbon future
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Purpose & Sco
- peThe Assistant/Manager, Electricity Trading supports the Trading Lead in the day‑to‑day execution, optimisation, and risk management of Sembcorp's Singapore electricity trading portfoli
- o.The role takes on responsibilities spanning market execution and optimisation, detailed market and portfolio analysis, operational and regulatory oversight, and selective leadership of initiatives and junior trader
- s.The incumbent is expected to exercise independent trading judgement, contribute to strategy refinement, and ensure trading activities remain commercially competitive, compliant, and operationally robus
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Key Roles & Responsibilit
- iesTrading Execution & Portfolio Optimisat
- ionExecute and optimise electricity market bids and offers in Singapore's wholesale electricity market (NEMS), in alignment with desk strategy and risk limi
- ts.Support the Trading Lead in managing generation, contract, and retail exposure, ensuring portfolio positions are efficiently structured across time horizo
- ns.Monitor intraday and forward positions, identify optimisation opportunities, and take timely corrective actions where requir
- ed.Market Analysis & Commercial Insi
- ghtConduct detailed analysis of demand‑supply fundamentals, fuel and emissions linkages, reserve and ancillary service markets, and regulatory or system‑driven market shif
- ts.Translate market intelligence into actionable trading or hedging recommendatio
- ns.Support development and refinement of bid strategies, pricing logic, and scenario analys
- is.Risk Management & Governa
- nceEnsure all trading activities comply with internal risk management policies, delegated authority limits, and market rules and regulatory requiremen
- ts.Work closely with the Trading Lead on monitoring risk exposures, validating stress scenarios, and escalating material risks or breaches prompt
- ly.Operational Oversight & Market Interfa
- cesOversee daily trading‑related operational activities, including bid submission validation, settlement view, position and P&L reconciliati
- on.Coordinate with internal operations, risk, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integri
- ty.Liaise with external parties such as the market operator, counterparties, and regulators on operational or market matte
- rs.Initiative Ownership & Team Supp
- ortTake ownership of specific trading initiatives or improvement projects, such as trading process enhancements, analytical tool development, system or data quality improvemen
- ts.Provide guidance and on‑the‑job support to junior traders or analysts, fostering best practices and disciplined executi
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Qualifications & Experi
- enceDegree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related discipl
- ine.Min 4–8 years in electricity trading, market operations, or portfolio optimisat
- ion.Direct exposure to the Singapore electricity market (or comparable liberalised markets) is strongly prefer
- red.Demonstrated ability to operate with commercial accountability, sound judgment, and attention to operational det
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Skills & Competencies & Preferred Characteri
- sticsElectricity Market Expertise: Strong understanding of market mechanics, bidding behaviour, and portfolio interact
- ions.Analytical Strength: Ability to analyse complex datasets and derive commercially relevant insi
- ghts.Risk & Control Mindset: Disciplined approach to risk management and regulatory compli
- ance.Decision‑Making Under Pressure: Calm, structured thinking in fast‑moving market or operational situat
- ions.Collaboration & Communication: Effective engagement with trading, operations, risk, and management stakehol
- ders.Ownership & Initiative: Comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes and driving improvements independe
ntly.
Our Culture at Se
mbcorpAt Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy trans
ition.We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy trans
ition.
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