Regional Trading Manager

Colonial Group, Inc.•Fairfax, VA

14d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Trading, East Coast Trading Manager – Natural Gas is responsible for managing and optimizing a growing portfolio of East Coast physical transportation and storage assets along with basis positions. This role will develop and execute trading strategies to maximize portfolio value.

Requirements

3+ years of natural gas trading experience, preferably focused on East Coast markets
Working knowledge of East Coast pipeline systems, storage facilities, and regional market hubs
Understanding of pipeline tariffs, imbalance management, capacity release mechanisms, and penalty mitigation strategies
Strong business acumen.
Strong attention to detail.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with ETRM systems and trade capture workflows
Outstanding communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across trading, operations, accounting, and risk functions
Strong Excel Skills.

Responsibilities

Execute daily and monthly physical gas trades (fixed, index, and basis)
Utilize financial instruments to manage risk
Actively manage and optimize pipeline transportation, storage utilization, and basis exposure across contracted assets
Identify and capture opportunities from transport spreads, storage optionality, capacity release, and regional price dislocations
Evaluate regional supply, demand, infrastructure constraints, and market conditions to develop and execute profitable trading strategies
Monitor weather trends, storage balances, pipeline conditions, and operational flows to anticipate market movements and positioning opportunities
Structure and negotiate physical supply agreements, index-based transactions, and term deals with counterparties
Maintain compliance with risk management policies and ensure accurate daily position and P&L reporting
Develop and maintain strong relationships with pipelines, producers, marketers, utilities, and other trading counterparties
Coordinate with risk, credit, settlements and operations team
Other projects and duties may be assigned.