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Kelvin Wong Beng Wah

Summary

Seasoned trading professional with proven track record in overseeing sales and trading activities and implementing effective strategies. Adept at optimizing performance through market analysis and risk management. Known for fostering team collaboration, providing good team leadership and maintaining strong relationships with various key stakeholders delivering consistent results aligned with business goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Trading Manager

Arena Oil Products Trading LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024

Developed robust client partnerships facilitating oil trades of Crude, Fuel Oil, Gas Oil and Naphtha into China, Singapore and Malaysia.

Concluded role following impact of expansion strategies by Middle East conflicts.

Trading Director

Dayana Pte Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2023

Setup regional operations in Singapore for Dayana Dubai.

Executed efficient LPG, LNG and Naphtha trades while managing Malaysian storage tanks.

Exited role due to owner's passing.

VP Trading

Sing Fuels Pte Ltd
09.2019 - 11.2021

Established oil cargo trading desk in multiple countries, including UAE, Singapore and Malaysia. Directed all operations including banking to ensure smooth trade flows.

Executed derivatives trades for hedging and financing of cargoes and bunkers, achieving profitability.

Exited the organization affected by market retreat of banks.

SVP, Physicals and Derivatives

Straits Financial Group
10.2016 - 08.2019

Developed resources to deliver financial services and structured lending for sectors like oil, non-ferrous metals, iron ore, agriculture and coal. Maintained deep knowledge of these various commodities market.

Departed organization due to acquisition and subsequent operational halt.

Head of Desk

RJ O'Brien/Marex/BGC/ICAP
05.2012 - 09.2016

Established physical and derivatives desk broking capitalising on strong clients relationship.

Head hunted between esteemed brokerage firms.

Opted for hands-on involvement in service provision rather than brokerage.

Director, Head of Commodities Sales

Deutsche/Lehman/Macquarie/Credit Suisse-Glencore
04.2006 - 07.2011
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Delivered hedging and trade flow solutions for clients in oil, metals, iron ore, agriculture and coal sectors.
  • Enhanced financial returns through strategic trade management.
  • Consistently followed leadership in career moves.

Trading Manager

Koch Refining International Pte Ltd
12.2001 - 03.2006

Executed trades in physical oil and base metals, including derivatives. Offering one stop solutions to clients.

Joined banks for promising opportunities.

Snr Trading Manager, Metals

Billiton Metals/Enron SIngapore
05.1994 - 11.2001

Oversaw LME trading activities for Copper, Aluminium, Lead, Zinc and Nickel in Asia.

Transitioned to Koch after Enron's collapse.

Trading Manager

BP Singapore Pte Ltd
12.1986 - 04.1994

Led strategic management of physical and derivative trades in the Fueloil and Marine Bunker sectors.

Traded crude futures and options market in New York.

Education

MBA - Marketing

National University of Singapore
Singapore
06-1993

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Western Australia
Australia
12-1985

Skills

  • Commodity trading
  • P&L management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building leadership
  • Customer relationship development
  • Trading strategies
  • Operations management
  • Excellent communication
  • Risk assessment
  • Proactive and focused

Timeline

Trading Manager

Arena Oil Products Trading LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024

Trading Director

Dayana Pte Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2023

VP Trading

Sing Fuels Pte Ltd
09.2019 - 11.2021

SVP, Physicals and Derivatives

Straits Financial Group
10.2016 - 08.2019

Head of Desk

RJ O'Brien/Marex/BGC/ICAP
05.2012 - 09.2016

Director, Head of Commodities Sales

Deutsche/Lehman/Macquarie/Credit Suisse-Glencore
04.2006 - 07.2011

Trading Manager

Koch Refining International Pte Ltd
12.2001 - 03.2006

Snr Trading Manager, Metals

Billiton Metals/Enron SIngapore
05.1994 - 11.2001

Trading Manager

BP Singapore Pte Ltd
12.1986 - 04.1994

MBA - Marketing

National University of Singapore

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

University of Western Australia
Kelvin Wong Beng Wah