Trader II - Crude Oil

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Execute US domestic crude oil trades, including physical/logistical contracts, and negotiate pipeline, storage, and logistics assets.
• Manage positions within risk limits.
• Identify market opportunities while complying with policies.
• Conduct commercial/economic analysis and monitoring for asset-backed strategies and recommend execution, optimization, or exit.
• Provide timely, accurate reporting of positions, P&L drivers, exposures, and trade rationale and risk.
• Aid internal departments, such as Confirmations, Risk, IT, Accounting, and Global Mitsui crude trading teams to ensure deals are managed according to their intent in a timely and accurate manner.
• Distribute US crude market intelligence and competitive dynamics.
• Support Mitsui’s fundamental market analytics by monitoring market developments that may impact supply / demand within the Texas and Gulf Coast regions.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency or the ability to effectively demonstrate proficiency with appropriate training with third party software licensed to the Company such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Familiarity with ETRM systems.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills. Possesses refined interpersonal verbal and written communication skills, including writing and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to present to senior managers when needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent related work experience (Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Accounting preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of crude oil trading or related physical markets.
• 5-10 years of experience in trading environment required.

Language Skills

• Fluent verbal and written skills in English.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting and occasionally moving around to meet with different team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits.
• 401K and Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous PTO Policy.
• Breakroom Snacks / Beverages.