VP, Business Development, Refined Products, Asia

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.What will you be doing?The Argus core business is focused on developing, and promoting the usage of, Argus commodity prices indices. The primary function of VP, Business Development, Refined Products, Asia will be to support and drive price assessment and benchmark opportunities for the refined products sector, which the company has identified as a significant new opportunity. The role has responsibility for relationship building with influential stakeholders in key commodity markets.The key measure of success for this role is demonstrable progress over time in the use of Argus prices in the refined products markets in Asia and the Middle East.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecial emphasis on activities in terms of building strong relationships with senior industry stakeholders and advocacy to increase likelihood of Argus price usage in markets.Strategy work to focus on supporting benchmark adoption in refined productsBe the key face of Argus in refined products, promoting usage of Argus to clients, the governments, industry bodies etc.Skills And Experience15-20 years of experience.Intellectual Dexterity: the ability to analyse complex problems and pick up new concepts and strategies quickly.Hands-on: Demonstrable experience of having worked in a high energy, fast growth, environment.Strong personal credibility and communication skills, accomplished in individual, group, business and social settings.Be able to balance an imaginative and highly creative approach while at the same time demonstrating the pragmatism that is needed to work and get things done in a high growth environment.Credibility: the ability to inspire trust and respect with key market stakeholders, including clients.Strong commercial awareness.What’s In It For YouWork within a highly motivated team at an industry-leading and rapidly growing global company.Competitive salary and company bonus scheme.A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork.Excellent location at Raffles Place in central Singapore – close to public transport and amenities.Hybrid working model.Comprehensive benefits package including medical (GP and specialist), dental and hospitalisation.20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 25 days.Extensive internal and external training.Employee Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.TravelAround 50% is expected for this position.HoursMonday through Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.Earlier or later hours, or weekend hours, may be expected on occasion. Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.