Financial Trader - Japanese Power Trading - SG | InCommodities

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

About InCommodities Singapore
At InCommodities Singapore, we embody a startup mindset. Our culture is deeply entrepreneurial, seeking people who thrive in dynamic environments with constant change and a strong focus on continuous improvements.

We operate with a flat organizational structure, fostering autonomy, enabling fast and distributed decision-making processes and encouraging open communication. This approach ensures that innovative ideas can swiftly turn into impactful actions, driving our growth and success.

We value responsibility, initiative and flexibility to exceed defined job descriptions. This ensures that everyone contributes meaningfully and takes ownership which is crucial for driving our growth and adaptability in these early phases of building our APAC presence.

A people-first culture
We value a strong social community with frequent events outside the office. The work culture is relaxed; you don’t have to abide by a dress code or a strict hierarchy, so you won’t be frustrated with too many rules, policies, or bureaucratic processes.

Our core values - honesty, transparency, and rethinking - are fundamental to how we engage with each other. Without honesty and transparency, we can't build trust, and trust among team members is the foundation of effective relationships and collaboration, ultimately for achieving better outcomes together. And as for rethinking, it’s deeply rooted in our DNA, pushing us to challenge status quo and continuously develop and innovate.

In other words, InCommodities is not your average workplace – it’s awesome.

An inclusive workplace
Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative culture makes InCommodities an exciting place to grow your career. We are dedicated to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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: [email protected]