- Company: Propetrol Limited
- Location: Lekki, Lagos
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: ₦1,000,000 – ₦1,500,000 per month
- Deadline: 29th November, 2026
About the role
Propetrol Limited is an energy trading company with a growing international footprint across marine fuels, gas, and refined petroleum products. We are looking for a Senior Associate, Bunker Trading to join our team in Lekki, Lagos. This full-time role involves originating and executing bunker trading opportunities, developing client and supplier relationships, and contributing directly to trading volumes and profitability. You will work under the Lead, International Bunker Trading, managing assigned accounts and transactions while negotiating commercial terms within approved limits.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue profitable bunker trading opportunities across assigned markets.
- Develop and manage relationships with shipowners, vessel operators, brokers, suppliers, and trading partners.
- Obtain and assess supplier quotations, prepare competitive offers, and negotiate commercial terms within approved authority.
- Execute spot and term transactions in line with trading strategy and approved risk limits.
- Monitor bunker prices, vessel movements, supply availability, and market developments to inform trading decisions.
- Grow assigned accounts and develop new business to meet agreed volume and margin targets.
- Coordinate with suppliers, agents, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery against agreed specifications and terms.
- Review trade economics, including product costs, logistics charges, payment terms, and expected margins.
- Prepare and maintain accurate trade confirmations, contracts, delivery records, and transaction reports.
- Support counterparty screening and credit assessments, escalating exposures or exceptions before commitments are made.
- Work with Finance to monitor receivables, resolve invoice discrepancies, and support timely collections.
- Support the resolution of delivery issues, quantity or quality disputes, and commercial claims.
- Ensure transactions follow applicable regulations, sanctions requirements, and internal procedures.
- Provide regular updates on the sales pipeline, completed trades, margins, and market opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Maritime Studies, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of four years of relevant experience in bunker trading, marine fuel sales, oil trading, or commodities trading.
- Demonstrated experience originating or executing transactions and contributing to commercial targets.
- Strong understanding of bunker products, pricing, supply markets, and shipping logistics.
- Experience managing client and supplier relationships and negotiating commercial terms.
- Working knowledge of international trade documentation, counterparty risk, and credit controls.
- An established network within the bunkering or shipping industry is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and trading or CRM systems.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online. The application deadline is 29th November, 2026.
