Trading Jobs in Malaysia

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Trade Compliance Operations Specialist

Cargill
Full-Time

The Trade Compliance Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to trade regulations and compliance standards. This role involves collaborating with various internal teams to mitigate risks and enhance compliance processes within the organization.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Trade Support Specialist

Black & Decker Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

The Trade Support Specialist is responsible for supporting trade-related activities within the organization. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within the trade department.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Graduate Program 2026 (Commodity Associate)

Company
Full-Time

The Graduate Program 2026 (Commodity Associate) is responsible for providing a comprehensive training experience in price reporting and market analysis across various commodity sectors. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and potentially transition into a permanent position, contributing to global pricing benchmarks and real-time news coverage.

Penang
Undisclosed

Team Lead, Price Reporting, Biofuels and Feedstocks

Company
Full-Time

The Team Lead, Price Reporting, Biofuels and Feedstocks is responsible for leading market coverage and reporting on daily physical trade activity. This role involves managing a contact database, refining pricing methodologies, and representing the company at industry conferences.

Penang
Undisclosed

Trading Clerk

RHB Bank
Internship

The Trading Clerk is responsible for supporting daily trading operations. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate order entry and compliance with regulatory and internal policies, contributing to the overall efficiency of trading activities.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Trade Specialist - San Antonio, TX

Black & Decker Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

The Trade Specialist is responsible for managing trade activities within the designated region. This role involves significant interaction with various stakeholders and requires a strong understanding of trade regulations and practices.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Senior Account Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

Fluxline Trading Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Senior Account Executive is responsible for managing key client accounts and driving sales growth. This role involves developing strategic relationships with clients and collaborating with internal teams to ensure exceptional service and support.

Wp Kuala Lumpur
MYR 4000 - 6000

Product Data Executive

Come Come Trading Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Product Data Executive is responsible for managing and analyzing product data to ensure accuracy and consistency across platforms. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product listings and support product launches, making a significant impact on product performance.

Wp Kuala Lumpur
MYR 3000 - 4000

Administrative & Operations Executive
(Mandarin Speaker)

PILLOO TRADING SDN. BHD.
Full-Time

The Administrative & Operations Executive (Mandarin Speaker) is responsible for supporting daily business operations across Baby Diapers and FMCG product lines. This role involves ensuring smooth operations and managing customer inquiries across multiple online platforms, providing a pathway for rapid growth and potential leadership opportunities.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 2800 - 3698

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated July 2026

About Trading Jobs in Malaysia

Trading — encompassing import/export, commodity trading, wholesale distribution, and international trade — is a fundamental pillar of Malaysia's open, export-oriented economy. Malaysia is one of the world's major exporters of palm oil, rubber, LNG, electronics, and petroleum products, sustaining a large professional workforce in commodity trading, trade finance, supply chain management, and international logistics.

Key trading employers include the FELDA Group and Sime Darby Plantation (palm oil trading), Petronas Trading Corporation and Vitol (energy commodities), MMC Corporation, and large diversified conglomerates with trading arms such as Sime Darby Berhad, IOI Corporation, and Boustead Holdings. The free trade zones at Port Klang, Johor Bahru, and Bayan Lepas support extensive import/export businesses across electronics, FMCG, chemicals, and machinery.

Malaysia's ASEAN trade agreements (RCEP, CPTPP, bilateral FTAs with 28 countries) create significant complexity and opportunity in international trade compliance. Trade finance professionals who understand letters of credit, documentary collections, and ASEAN rules of origin are consistently in short supply relative to demand across both financial institutions and trading companies.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Trading

Trade executives and import/export coordinators earn RM 2,800 – RM 4,500/month. Commodity traders at junior levels earn RM 4,000 – RM 7,000/month. Senior traders, trading managers, and regional trading heads at commodity houses earn RM 10,000 – RM 30,000/month, with performance bonuses potentially doubling base remuneration in active commodity markets.

Palm oil and energy commodity traders are uniquely well-compensated by Malaysian standards, reflecting the global scale of the markets they operate in. Trade finance specialists at banks and commodity firms are in chronic short supply. Customs and trade compliance officers with knowledge of RCEP rules of origin and preferential tariff schemes command growing premiums as companies actively work to capture FTA cost savings in their supply chains.

Top Trading Roles in Malaysia

Commodity Trader (Palm Oil / Energy)

Buys and sells palm oil derivatives, petroleum products, or other commodities on physical or derivatives markets — one of Malaysia's most commercially rewarding career tracks.

Import / Export Executive

Manages international trade documentation, customs declarations, shipping coordination, and trade compliance for importing and exporting companies.

Trade Finance Executive

Handles trade finance instruments — letters of credit, bank guarantees, documentary collections — at banks or treasury teams within trading companies.

Purchasing / Procurement Manager

Sources and negotiates supply agreements for raw materials, components, or finished goods across domestic and international supplier networks.

Trade Compliance Officer

Ensures all import/export activities comply with customs regulations, preferential tariff schemes (FTA origin criteria), and export control requirements.

Business Development Manager (Trading)

Develops new trading relationships, market entry strategies, and commercial partnerships for trading companies expanding regionally.

How to Land a Trading Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs by role ("commodity trader", "import export executive", "trade finance", "procurement manager", "trade compliance") or browse the Trading industry page.

  2. 2

    For commodity trading roles, highlight any exposure to Bloomberg Terminal, Reuters Eikon, or commodity management systems. Knowledge of specific commodity markets (palm oil, crude oil, rubber) is highly valued.

  3. 3

    For import/export and compliance roles, demonstrate knowledge of HS tariff codes, RCEP/CPTPP rules of origin, and experience with Customs Management System (CMS) or MyTRADELINK portal.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs and directly via major commodity firms and banks. Commodity trading roles are relationship-driven — networking at industry events (MPOC, Bursa Malaysia commodity conferences) supplements formal applications.

  5. 5

    Prepare for trading interviews with a clear understanding of the company's commodity markets, trading strategy, and risk management framework. Be ready to discuss commodity price dynamics and hedging concepts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of trading jobs are available in Malaysia?
Trading jobs in Malaysia include commodity trader (palm oil, energy, rubber), import/export executive, trade coordinator, freight and logistics coordinator, trade finance executive, letter of credit specialist, procurement executive/manager, purchasing manager, trade compliance officer, customs brokerage executive, business development manager (trading), and trading analyst. Roles exist at commodity trading companies, GLCs (FELDA, Sime Darby, Petronas Trading), trading arms of conglomerates, banks, and large import/export businesses.
What is the salary range for trading jobs in Malaysia?
Trade coordinators and import/export executives earn RM 2,800–4,500/month. Procurement managers and trade finance executives earn RM 5,000–9,000/month. Junior commodity traders earn RM 4,000–7,000/month base plus performance bonuses. Senior traders and trading managers earn RM 10,000–30,000/month with bonuses that can match or exceed base salary in active markets. Regional trading heads at global commodity firms can earn RM 25,000–60,000/month total compensation.
What qualifications are needed for trading jobs in Malaysia?
Import/export and trade coordination roles require a degree in Business, International Trade, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. Commodity trading roles typically require Finance, Economics, or Business degrees supplemented by CFA or FRM qualification for analytical roles. Trade finance roles at banks benefit from CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) certification. Trade compliance officers benefit from Certified Customs Professional (CCP) training from the Malaysian Institute of Customs and Forwarding Agents (MIFFA).
Which companies hire the most trading professionals in Malaysia?
Major commodity trading employers include Sime Darby Plantation Trading, FELDA Global Ventures, IOI Corporation, Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK), Petronas Trading Corporation, and Vitol Malaysia. Diversified conglomerates with large trading operations include Boustead Holdings, MMC Corporation, and DRB-HICOM. Banks with active trade finance desks — Maybank, CIMB, RHB, Hong Leong Bank — employ large teams of trade finance specialists. Free zone operators in Port Klang and Johor Bahru also sustain large import/export workforce needs.
How do I apply for trading jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "trading jobs Malaysia", "commodity trader KL", "import export executive", or "trade finance Kuala Lumpur" on SuperJobs. Filter by industry and seniority level. Include your commodity market knowledge, trade finance certifications, and experience with specific customs and trade compliance systems in your profile. Commodity trading roles are often not widely advertised — build your network with industry associations (MPOC, Malaysian Cocoa Board, Bursa Malaysia) alongside your SuperJobs applications.