Refined Products Trader

Key Responsibilities

• Drive margin improvement through physical product origination, supply optimization, contract structuring, and trade execution.
• Develop and execute trading and supply strategies across Gulf Coast, Midwest, and other key regional markets.
• Manage daily exposure and execute risk management strategies through electronic trading platforms and exchange-traded products.
• Monitor inventory positions and collaborate with commercial teams to ensure supply balances align with customer demand.
• Build and maintain relationships with refiners, suppliers, terminal operators, pipeline companies, brokers, and other key market participants.
• Optimize blending programs involving products such as butane and naphtha.
• Identify and capture arbitrage opportunities across regional markets and infrastructure networks. Develop and implement trading strategies that enhance profitability and support business growth.
• Capture and coordinate hedge execution and inventory risk management activities to maintain balanced positions and ensure compliance with internal risk guidelines.
• Analyze market fundamentals, price spreads, supply-demand balances, and emerging trends impacting refined products markets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in refined products trading, supply, or related energy trading functions.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong knowledge of physical refined products markets, logistics, and risk management practices.
• Experience utilizing electronic trading platforms and relevant market exchanges.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing profitable trading strategies.
• Understanding of pipeline, terminal, storage, and transportation economics.
• Strong communication and relationship management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and market intelligence/trading systems such as CME, ICE, DTN, CQG, Refinitiv, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to make sound commercial decisions in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Track record of generating value through trading performance, optimization initiatives, and strategic market positioning.