Middle Distillates Trader

Responsibilities

• Managing Middle Distillates physical trades, market risks, and global arbitrage desks coordination.
• Responsible for Middle Disty trades positions and PNL calculation report.
• Develop business, including evaluation and development of new opportunities for Middle Disty trades.
• Report market intel and industry trends and analysis to add value to the company.
• Identify and recommend innovative strategies to deliver marketing solutions to maximize value under all market conditions.
• Cook up product trading with shipping, operations, and other middle back-office functions.
• Remain current on the legal and economic issues affecting the hydrocarbon industry.
• Work closely with compliance to ensure Unipec and counterparties abide by all trade restrictions and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform all these activities to company standards within a highly controlled environment governed by external regulatory requirements as well as internal controls.
• Report financial gains/losses accurately, promptly, and in compliance with the company’s reporting framework.
• Ensure that all financial discrepancies or losses are documented with supporting evidence and communicated to management.
• Ensure that all data and operational inputs are accurate, timely, and standardized across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in petroleum products trading, preferably in Middle Distillates trading.
• Strong knowledge of the US Gulf Coast and Latin America Markets.
• Strong knowledge of managing storage facilities.
• Knowledge of the global biodiesel market is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. Gulf Coast Refinery Production and Import Flows.
• Experience in contract negotiations and problem-solving skills is required.
• Previous experience working in a multicultural/multilingual corporate environment.
• Knowledge and experience in market risk management instruments.
• Demonstrating ability to work in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
• Experience working with trading software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel as required, including international travel.