Trader
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute profitable trading strategies for Naphtha in physical and paper markets, which aligns with our global strategy.
- Monitor global supply-demand fundamentals, pricing trends, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Negotiate and close physical cargo deals with counterparties, including refineries, petrochemical companies, and trading houses.
- Manage freight, blending, and storage logistics to optimize trade economics.
- Prioritize a physical naphtha business to complement our light distillate strategy in the US.
- Maintain and grow a network of industry contacts including suppliers, customers, brokers, and shipping partners.
- Collaborate with risk, operations, legal, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution and compliance.
- Monitor and manage exposure and risk in line with company policies.
- Provide market intelligence and contribute to internal market reports and strategy discussions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–7 years of experience in oil trading, with a focus on light distillates or naphtha preferred.
- Strong understanding of global oil markets, particularly naphtha flows, pricing benchmarks, and trading hubs.
- Ability to develop arbitrage Naphtha business.
- Proven track record of profitable trading and risk management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a local and global team.
- Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions.
- Ability to work in an office environment, located in downtown Houston, TX