Market Entry & Business Development Manager - Philippines Energy Trading

Airswift is seeking a Market Entry & Business Development Manager for the Philippines Energy Trading, based in Singapore. The role involves establishing and growing the company's trading presence in the Philippines, including setting up a new entity, securing market access, and building partnerships. Candidates should have experience in business development and a strong interest in the energy market. This is a full-time position with no specific degree required.
Market Expansion & Business Development Manager - Philippines Energy Trading Location: Singapore Focus: Philippines and Southeast Asia Overview We are seeking a Market Expansion & Business Development Manager to help establish and grow our energy trading presence in the Philippines market. Based in Singapore, you will play a key role in building our Philippines focused trading capability from the ground up, including setting up a new entity, securing market access, establishing local partnerships, and supporting early commercial development. This is a hands on, entrepreneurial role for someone who enjoys building new markets and driving commercial growth. Key Responsibilities 1. Market Entry and Entity Setup (0 to 1 Build) Lead the setup of a new operating entity to support Philippines focused trading activities. Manage registrations, basic licensing steps, and foundational requirements for market access. Oversee the process for registering with relevant exchanges, platforms, and trading counterparties. Support the creation of simple internal processes for compliance, operations, and commercial readiness. 2. Business Development and Commercial Growth Identify and develop new business opportunities in the Philippines energy and commodity markets. Build strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key market participants. Support commercial discussions, proposals, and the early stages of deal execution. 3. External Engagement Serve as the Singapore based contact point for Philippines related market engagement. Represent the company to external stakeholders including brokers, partners, and industry institutions. 4. Internal Coordination Collaborate with trading, legal, risk, finance, and operations teams to align market entry activities. Provide insights and market feedback to shape our Philippines market expansion strategy. Requirements Experience in business development, market expansion, or commercial roles (energy or commodities preferred). Exposure to roles involving new market setup, entity establishment, or early stage operational build out is a plus. Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives. Interest in the Philippines energy and commodity market environment. What You Bring Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to build from scratch. Strong ownership, structured thinking, and practical problem solving. Ability to drive projects and collaborate across teams. Motivation to help shape a new market presence in an international setting.