Senior U.S. Energy Trader
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute trading strategies that optimize portfolio value while operating within established risk limits, compliance requirements, and business objectives. Monitor market fundamentals, pricing, logistics, infrastructure constraints, and regulatory developments to identify and capture profitable trading opportunities. Negotiate, structure, and execute physical and financial commodity transactions in accordance with approved risk and commercial mandates. Manage daily positions, exposures, and risk, ensuring accurate trade execution and portfolio oversight. Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, counterparties, brokers, and internal stakeholders to enhance market intelligence. Utilize ETRM systems, market data platforms, and analytical tools to support trading decisions and portfolio optimization. Partner closely with scheduling, operations, accounting, and risk teams to ensure accurate trade capture, settlement, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline
- 6+ years of experience in commodity trading, energy marketing, commercial operations, risk management, or a related field
- Demonstrated understanding of physical and financial energy markets, trading concepts, and risk management principles
- Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating market opportunities, negotiating transactions, and generating value
- Experience using trading and analytical tools, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with ETRM systems and commodity market data platforms
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities
- Proven ability to perform under pressure and make timely decisions in a dynamic market environment
- Valid authorization for travel between Canada and the United States
- Willingness to travel approximately 5% of working time for customer meetings, industry events, training, and business-related activities
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience trading crude oil, refined products, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, power, or related energy commodities
- Demonstrated track record of generating commercial value through trading, optimization, and asset utilization
- Experience managing transportation, storage, blending, or other midstream infrastructure portfolios
- Advanced analytical skills using Python, SQL, VBA, Power BI, or similar tools
- Established industry network across North American energy markets
- MBA, CFA, ERP, or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset
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