Natural Gas Trader

Trafigura • Houston, TX

1d

About The Position

Main Purpose: Responsibilities include developing strategies for and executing natural gas trades in both the physical and derivatives markets; conducting in-depth analysis of market conditions, price trends, and supply-demand dynamics; identifying opportunities to manage exposure and implement new trading strategies; performing market analysis to establish pricing strategies and making critical decisions to maximize profit; drafting market reports; managing exposure and conducting daily hedging to assess how positions are aggregating into consolidated market exposure; verifying that contracts are aligning with internal requirements and accurately reflecting negotiated deals to avoid significant economic consequences; entering trades into proper systems to enable risk management; and serving as a bridge between the trading desk and deals desk, collaborating with North American Natural Gas physical traders to develop directional risk-taking strategies, providing market guidance, and relaying market intelligence between domestic and international teams. Key Relationships and Department Overview: Head of US Natural Gas Trading. At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains. A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Economics or Finance or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience on a natural gas trading desk performing each of the following duties: Coordinating and optimizing all aspects of post-deal trading activity to ensure smooth contract performance; Nominating, confirming, and balancing natural gas volumes across interstate and intrastate pipelines and market hubs, while managing storage inventory and reconciliations; Monitoring pipeline cuts, constraints, maintenance events, and weather disruptions, and advising risk and trading teams of potential costs and penalties; Scheduling transportation in compliance with pipeline tariffs, FERC regulations, transportation agreements, and internal audit protocols; Collaborating with traders, risk managers, accountants, legal teams, third-party operators, and external counterparties to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable operational data; Resolving operational disruptions by adjusting nominations, rebooking volumes, and reallocating gas to preserve schedule integrity and contractual performance; and Maintaining accurate and timely operational data to support financial reporting, risk oversight, and commercial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• developing strategies for and executing natural gas trades in both the physical and derivatives markets
• conducting in-depth analysis of market conditions, price trends, and supply-demand dynamics
• identifying opportunities to manage exposure and implement new trading strategies
• performing market analysis to establish pricing strategies and making critical decisions to maximize profit
• drafting market reports
• managing exposure and conducting daily hedging to assess how positions are aggregating into consolidated market exposure
• verifying that contracts are aligning with internal requirements and accurately reflecting negotiated deals to avoid significant economic consequences
• entering trades into proper systems to enable risk management
• serving as a bridge between the trading desk and deals desk
• collaborating with North American Natural Gas physical traders to develop directional risk-taking strategies
• providing market guidance
• relaying market intelligence between domestic and international teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level