Fuel Trader

Job Description

Sustainable Fuel Trader

Maersk Oil Trading – Copenhagen

Building the Future of Marine Energy
Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been an industry pioneer for more than a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining what is possible in global trade, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

At Maersk, diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning are fundamental to how we work. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 130 countries, we are united by a common purpose: shaping the future of global trade while accelerating the energy transition.

Join us as we unlock opportunities on a global scale and advance the decarbonization of marine fuels.

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The Role

Energy Markets - Maersk Oil Trading is seeking a Sustainable Fuel Trader to join our Copenhagen-based trading team.

This is a commercially driven position focused on expanding and optimizing our sustainable marine fuels portfolio. You will actively trade and originate opportunities across biofuels and emerging green fuels, including biodiesel blends, advanced feedstocks, ethanol, and methanol, supporting Maersk’s decarbonization strategy while delivering strong commercial results.

You will join a top-tier global trading organization managing more than 12 million metric tonnes of fuel annually from our hubs in Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore, and New York. The role operates at the intersection of trading, regulatory compliance, and energy transition strategy, requiring both market insight and strategic awareness.

Collaboration is critical to success. You will work closely with the Global Trading team, Operations, Risk, Energy Transition, and the Maersk Ocean organization to ensure seamless execution across both conventional and sustainable fuel transactions. Developing strong internal networks and maintaining trusted external relationships with suppliers, producers, brokers, and shipowners will be essential.

We are looking for a commercially sharp, proactive professional with strong execution capabilities, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset.

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What We Offer

Global Reach, Real Impact
Play a key role in advancing sustainable marine fuels within one of the world’s leading shipping and logistics companies.

Exposure to the Energy Transition
Work directly with next-generation fuels and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of shipping.

Inclusive and High-Performance Culture
Join a diverse and ambitious team where commercial excellence and collaboration go hand in hand.

Competitive Rewards
Attractive compensation package aligned with market standards, supported by best-in-class benefits and global talent development programs.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sustainable fuel trading strategies across biofuels and other green fuel segments
• Conduct trading supporting the Maersk fleet and third-party business
• Identify and originate commercial opportunities within biofuels, ethanol, methanol, and other low-carbon fuels
• Manage supplier and customer relationships across global markets
• Navigate and optimize within evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., marine fuel standards and sustainability compliance regimes)
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage operational, credit, and market risk
• Assess commercial, logistical, and compliance impacts of new opportunities
• Contribute to business growth and continuous improvement of trading structures
This role requires participation in global trading teams and flexibility to collaborate across time zones.

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What You Bring

• Solid experience in sustainable fuels markets
• Understanding of the international sustainable fuels markets (ports, suppliers, owners, charterers, regulations)
• Proven experience or knowledge within biofuels and green fuels (experience in ethanol and/or methanol is an advantage but not required)
• Commercial mindset with demonstrated negotiation and execution capabilities
• Ability to operate independently while thriving in a collaborative, high-performance environment
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of market fundamentals
• High personal integrity aligned with Maersk’s core values
• Ambition to grow a sustainable fuels business and develop your role within it

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If this opportunity aligns with your ambitions, we look forward to receiving your application no later than March 31.

Together, we can accelerate the transition to more sustainable marine energy.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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