Job Description
Your Job We are seeking an experienced Physical Natural Gas Trader to join our North American trading desk. The ideal candidate will be responsible for originating, executing, and optimizing physical gas transactions across key North American markets (e.g., Henry Hub, Station 85, TGP 500L, SONAT, Dominion, etc.). This role requires strong market insight, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of physical gas logistics, pipeline operations, and storage optimization. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of P&L generation and market performance.
What You Will Do - Originate and execute physical natural gas transactions in short-term and long-term markets.
- Manage daily scheduling and nominations with pipeline operators and counter-parties.
- Monitor market fundamentals, pipeline constraints, weather patterns, and storage activity to inform trading strategies.
- Develop and maintain relationships with producers, utilities, marketers, and end-users.
- Coordinate with internal teams (scheduling, risk, credit, legal, and operations) to ensure seamless deal execution and compliance.
- Identify and capitalize on arbitrage, basis, and locational spread opportunities.
- Utilize ETRM systems for deal entry, trade capture, and position management.
- Ensure compliance with all internal risk policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., FERC, NAESB, CFTC).
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) - Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Energy Management or Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in North American physical natural gas trading
- Strong knowledge of key North American hubs, storage assets, and pipeline systems
- Proficient in ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, TriplePoint) and market data tools (e.g., ICE, NGI, Genscape, Bloomberg)
What Will Put You Ahead - Experience with asset-backed trading or optimization of firm transport and storage
- Exposure to power markets, LNG, or related energy commodities
- Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel, VBA, or Python
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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