Financial Trader - Japanese Power Trading

InCommodities is seeking a Financial Trader for its Japanese Power Trading team in Singapore. The role involves developing and executing trading strategies, analyzing market dynamics, and collaborating with analysts and traders. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in Japanese power markets and strong quantitative skills. The position requires working from the Singapore office, contributing to building the business with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Do you want to play a pivotal role in building and scaling our financial trading capabilities in the Japanese power market? Are you excited about combining your quantitative expertise, market insights, and trading acumen to drive success?

We are looking for a Financial Trader to join our fast-growing Japan Power Trading team at InCommodities, based in Singapore.

In this role, you will lead the development and execution of trading strategies in the Japanese power market. You will work closely with analysts, quantitative researchers, physical traders, and software developers to optimize trading decisions and ensure continuous improvement of our models and strategies.

The Journey

Since 2017, we have been on a mission to rethink energy trading and organizational culture. At the heart of this lies EnergyTech — a unique fusion of energy trading and technology. Having established a strong presence in Europe and the US, we started our journey into APAC in 2024, with offices in Singapore and Tokyo.

The Japanese Power Trading team combines data analysis, local market expertise, and power system knowledge to create impactful trading strategies. With the autonomy of a start-up and the resources of a leading global trading firm, you will have the opportunity to build something impactful and lasting.

You will be working from our office in Singapore and be part of a group of colleagues who are building up our business from scratch with experience and knowledge from our European business. We all have an entrepreneurial mindset and we do what it takes to get tasks done - and we do it together. We are here to advance together and to build a success business.

Responsibilities – you will:
• Develop, execute, and manage financial trading strategies in the Japanese power market and other related products
• Analyse market dynamics, supply-demand trends, and system fundamentals, working closely with analysts and quantitative developers to refine models and translate insights into actionable trading strategies
• Work closely with physical traders to share market intelligence, ideas, and perspectives
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of JKM/Global gas markets, supported by models, to inform trading in Japanese power
• Continuously monitor and adapt trading strategies to changing market conditions to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities
• Track trading performance and provide regular updates and insights to stakeholders
• Actively work towards automating trading strategies where it adds value to improve efficiency and scalability

Qualifications – we imagine that you:
• Have at least 2 years of financial trading experience in Japanese power markets, with a track record of success
• Bring experience in JKM/Global gas markets — highly beneficial but not required
• Have experience in long-term power trading— beneficial but not required
• Can demonstrate strong skills in quantitative modelling and coding - Python preferred
• Are based in or willing to relocate to Singapore

Personal skills – we expect that you:
• Are driven, detail-oriented, and committed to achieving results
• Have a strong problem-solving mindset and are excited about tackling complex challenges
• Excel in a collaborative environment and thrive on teamwork
• Are curious and continuously seek to improve trading methodologies
• Take ownership and thrive in a high-autonomy environment

What you can expect from us:
• A unique opportunity to shape and grow our Japanese Power Trading portfolio
• Global collaboration with experienced colleagues across trading, quantitative research, and analysis
• A high degree of autonomy and flexibility to drive real impact
• A company culture built on values of Honesty, Transparency, and Rethinking status quo
• An entrepreneurial spirit with a strong focus on continuous improvement
• A flat organizational structure with distributed decision-making
• An opportunity to develop both professionally and personally

Benefits:
• Flexible working hours
• Health insurance
• Maternity and paternity leave (paid and unpaid options)
• Paid time off
• Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office

Practical details:

Location:

21 Collyer Quay, #11-109, Singapore 049320

Application deadline:

As soon as possible

If you have any questions, please contact:

Teo Grönvall Lund - Head of Power Trading - Japan

Mail: tlu@in-commodities.com