Marine Fuel Trading Intern

Location: Singapore

About the Role

We are looking for a driven, commercially minded, and motivated individual to join our China Trading team as an Intern. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the global marine fuel (bunkering) industry, where you will work alongside experienced traders and operations professionals to gain practical experience in market analysis, commercial decision-making, and trade execution.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, solving problems, building relationships, and analysing market trends, this internship will provide valuable insight into one of the world's most dynamic industries.

This opportunity is open to final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in commodity trading and the maritime industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the China Trading team with daily market analysis, pricing updates, and trade-related research.
• Monitor market movements, shipping activities, and industry developments, with a focus on the China market.
• Assist in preparing quotations, commercial reports, and trading data.
• Work closely with the Operations team to support the execution of bunker deliveries, documentation, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain and update internal trading systems and databases.
• Support customer and supplier communications under the guidance of experienced traders.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute market intelligence and commercial insights.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Gain

• Practical exposure to the global marine fuel trading industry.
• First-hand experience in market analysis, commercial decision-making, and customer relationship management.
• An understanding of the full trade lifecycle, from pricing and negotiations to delivery and post-trade operations.
• Mentorship from experienced traders and operations professionals.
• Development of commercial awareness, analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced international business environment.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduate or recent graduate in Business, Economics, Maritime Studies, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in commodity trading, shipping, or global energy markets.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Excellent proficiency in both English and Mandarin (spoken and written), as the role involves regular communication with Chinese-speaking customers, suppliers, and market participants.

Why Join Us

At KPI OceanConnect, you'll be part of a collaborative and international team where learning happens every day. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain meaningful exposure to the commercial and operational sides of the marine fuel industry, and develop practical skills in one of the world's leading independent bunker trading companies.

If you're curious, commercially driven, and ready to kick-start your career in a dynamic global trading environment, we'd love to hear from you!