Xin Hong
Trading Assistant @UNIPEC America, Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Trading Assistant @UNIPEC America, Inc.
Houston, TX, US
Supported physical trading activities for Latin American Crude team by performing rigorous market analysis, monitoring risk exposure and counterparties\' credit conditions, and generating detailed P&L reports. Developed effective hedging strategies using derivatives, such as Dated Brent Swaps, Ice Brent futures & swaps, and WTI futures to hedge physical exposure and capture speculation opportunities. Conducted in-depth demand-supply analysis for oil industry by evaluating macroeconomic trends, government policies, OPEC+ strategies, production and export data, and geopolitical events - leveraging reliable sources like Argus, Signal Ocean and official media to forecast market movements and inform strategic decision-making. Identified geographical arbitrage opportunities by analyzing pricing differentials and freight rates, optimizing procurement plans for similar-grade crude from Brazil and West Africa, to enhance cost-effectiveness. Coordinated seamlessly with internal teams and external partners to manage logistics operations—including tracking shipping details, scheduling loading/discharge windows, managing stowage plans, and handling claims and payments to ensure smooth physical trading execution and maximize profitability.
EDUCATION
University of Oxford
Summer Visiting Program, Dimensions of Leadership
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
University of Chicago
Master of Science - MS, Financial Mathematics
ABOUT XIN HONG
I graduated with a master\'s degree in Financial Mathematics at the University of Chicago.…
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