Imperium Commodity Search
Marine and Bunker Fuels Trader
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Senior Bunker Trader – Physical Marine Fuels (EMEA)
Location: London, United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Compensation: Negotiable (Competitive Base + Performance)
Imperium Commodity Search is exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Bunker Trader on behalf of a globally established physical marine fuels supplier and trading group.
With a long-standing presence across major international ports and integrated physical supply operations in key geographies, the firm is executing a structured global expansion strategy across 2025–2026. This hire forms part of a broader investment into its EMEA trading platform.
This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Bunker / Marine Fuels Trader seeking to leverage physical infrastructure, balance sheet strength and global supply capability to build and scale a profitable book of business.
The Role – Senior Marine Fuels Trader
As a Senior Bunker Trader, you will:
- Trade physical marine fuels and bunkers across the EMEA region
- Build and manage a profitable portfolio across LSFO, MGO, Fuel Oil, Lubricants and related products
- Promote and leverage the firm’s physical supply locations across Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Source and supply marine fuels for shipowners, charterers and vessel operators
- Manage the full trade lifecycle from enquiry through negotiation, contracting, delivery and post-trade documentation
- Negotiate spot and term contracts across supply and customer channels
- Collaborate with operations, credit and finance teams to ensure smooth execution and risk management
- Identify new port opportunities and strengthen supplier relationships in strategic locations
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Experience & Profile
We would welcome discussions with candidates who have:
- 5+ years’ experience within a physical bunker supplier or back-to-back marine fuels trading house
- Proven experience trading physical marine fuels (LSFO, MGO, Fuel Oil, Bunkers, Lubricants)
- Established network across the EMEA bunker markets
- Strong understanding of procurement, pricing, hedging tools and bunker documentation processes
- Demonstrable track record building and managing a profitable bunker trading book
- Commercial mindset with the ability to scale revenue within a structured trading environment
- Based in the UK or willing to relocate to London
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Why Join This Platform?
- Established global physical supply infrastructure
- Strong balance sheet and operational control across key ports
- Structured expansion strategy with long-term investment into EMEA
- Opportunity to build within a stable but growth-oriented trading group
- Competitive compensation aligned with performance
Confidential Application
To apply or arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:
- Mark Taylor – mark.taylor@imperiumcs.com
- Zuzana Zvolenská – zuzana.zvolenska@imperiumcs.com 📞 +44 (0) 203 927 5090
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