Optimus

Natural Gas Trader, Northeast

Optimus$100K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
  • Minimum four years of hands-on natural gas trading experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of physical natural gas markets and derivatives.
  • Expertise in quantitative risk metrics and hedging strategies.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ETRM platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize the natural gas portfolio's value.
  • Analyze market fundamentals to pinpoint commercial opportunities and conduct transactions.
  • Collaborate with Commercial, Risk, and Operations teams for optimal asset utilization and market exposure management.
  • Foster relationships with suppliers, customers, and pipeline partners.
  • Mentor junior traders and assist in expanding the trading organization.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment across multiple departments.
  • Opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members.
  • Potential to shape strategic direction in a growing market.
  • Engagement with a diverse natural gas portfolio.
Full Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Natural Gas Trader to lead trading activities across the Northeast market, developing and executing strategies that maximize the value of a diverse natural gas portfolio. This role combines asset-backed and proprietary trading, leveraging storage, transportation, and LNG assets while collaborating across Commercial, Risk, and Operations to drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute trading strategies that optimize the value of the natural gas portfolio and enhance profitability.
  • Analyze market fundamentals, identify commercial opportunities, and execute short-term natural gas transactions within established risk parameters.
  • Partner with Commercial, Risk, and Operations teams to optimize asset utilization, manage market exposure, and support fuel procurement strategies.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and pipeline partners while mentoring junior traders and contributing to the growth of the trading organization.


Required Experience / Skills
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience, with at least four years of direct natural gas trading experience.
  • Strong understanding of physical natural gas markets, derivatives, quantitative risk metrics, hedging strategies, and portfolio optimization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience with ETRM platforms is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop profitable trading strategies, manage risk, build commercial relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced trading environment.

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