Clean Products Trader
repsol · The Woodlands, TX · 1 mo ago
ConsultingOther
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute physical trading strategies for middle distillate products following the business line directions.
- Negotiate and execute purchase and sale transactions with suppliers, customers and trading counterparties.
- Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with market participants and other business units within Repsol Group.
- Monitor market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, refinery operations and pricing dynamics.
- Generate business opportunities consistent with the company's commercial and trading objectives.
Market Analysis
- Conduct fundamental and market analysis to identify trading opportunities.
- Monitor pricing trends, freight markets, refinery economics and competitive activity.
- Develop market views and trading recommendations.
- Maintain awareness of geopolitical, macroeconomic and regulatory developments affecting middle distillates markets.
Risk Management
- Manage trading exposure within approved risk limits.
- Evaluate market, operational and counterparty risks associated with trading activities.
- Support the design and execution of hedging strategies when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with internal risk management policies and procedures.
Transaction Execution
- Execute the complete trade lifecycle from opportunity identification through deal closure and post-trade monitoring.
- Cook up with operations, logistics and chartering teams to ensure successful execution of physical transactions.
- Monitor contractual performance and resolve operational issues impacting profitability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Operations, Credit, Legal, Finance, Risk Management and Back Office teams.
- Provide market intelligence and commercial input to support business decisions.
- Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at expanding trading activities and market presence.