Chevron Corporation

Trading Originator

Chevron Corporation$125K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in trading, origination, or business development
  • Strong background in both physical and financial trading
  • Proven track record of closing complex commercial transactions
  • Ability to develop trading strategies for medium to long term horizons
  • Strong communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and pursue new supply and offtake agreements
  • Originate opportunities through customer solutions like optimization and risk management
  • Manage end-to-end deal processes, including transaction risks and stakeholder engagement
  • Cultivate a strong network of market contacts to drive business leads

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-commodity teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to global market opportunities
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes
  • Ability to work on complex and impactful transactions
Full Job Description
Total Number of Openings
1

The focus of this role will be originating business in North and South America across refined products particularly Middle Distillates, Fuels, and Feedstocks. The position requires in depth knowledge of commodity flows, asset infrastructure, and market players within those regions. The selected candidate will work with global cross-commodity teams to identify and secure opportunities that are an ideal fit to the Chevron trading portfolio.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
  • Identify, pursue, and capture new supply and offtake agreements for S&T's global portfolio.
  • Originate opportunities through targeted customer solutions including physical optimization, financing, and risk management.
  • Provide end-to-end deal management; ensure transaction structures, risks and trade-offs, execution options, negotiation mandates and stakeholder engagement plans are defined and evaluated.
  • Cultivate strong network of internal and external contacts, drives market intel and business leads.


Required Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Masters preferred
• 8+ years of experience in trading and/or origination, and business development

Preferred Qualifications:

Trading and/or Origination:
  • Trading and/or Origination experience with strong background in both physical and financial trading.
  • track record of originating physical flows, logistics optimization, and structured finance
  • strong background in closing complex commercial transactions through commercial negotiations, business development, trading and/or origination.
  • Ability to develop trading strategies for medium to long term time horizons for physical and financial commodities in pursuit of system optimization and trading for profit.
  • Ability to understand market alternatives and utilize that knowledge to make decisions in the best interest of the enterprise.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, communication and analytical skills.
  • Strong entrepreneurial and negotiation skills.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaker is not required but desired

Entrepreneurial Leadership:
  • learn and adapt to changes quickly
  • think strategically and creatively
  • ability to align & inspire stakeholder groups that are cross commodity, cross regional, cross value chain, and/or cross functional
  • self-motivated and sustained high performance in delivering results
  • strong communicator and networking skills
  • ability to convey complex information so it is understandable and useful for decision making by diverse audiences and organizational levels
  • well cultivated industry contacts
  • ability to prioritize customer visits, listen to needs, and generate creative solutions while generating value for Chevron

Project Management
  • demonstrated ability to manage a deal from origination to development, negotiation, execution, implementation, and post-execution follow-up
  • Consistent track-record of balancing multiple leads with deliberate speed


Relocation Options:

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

About Chevron Corporation

Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that believes affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress.

Chevron Corporation Careers

Join Chevron Corporation, a global leader in energy and technology, and become part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and diversity. At Chevron, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth and opportunity, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking a dynamic and rewarding career path. Work You’ll Do At Chevron, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, working together to solve the world’s toughest energy challenges. Our team’s dedication to excellence and innovation drives our leadership in the energy sector and contributes to our robust company growth. Chevron offers a variety of job opportunities across multiple fields, including engineering, finance, information technology, and environmental science. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Chevron provides an environment where your skills will be honed, and your professional aspirations can be realized. Internship Programs Start your career on the right foot with a Chevron internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and networking opportunities that often lead to full-time employment at Chevron after graduation. Interns at Chevron work on real projects, receive mentorship from experienced leaders, and learn about the energy industry from the inside out. Benefits and Culture Chevron is dedicated to supporting our employees’ well-being and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health care, competitive retirement plans, and paid time off. Moreover, we are proud of our inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and fosters an environment of respect and collaboration. Career Development Investing in our employees’ careers is a priority at Chevron. We offer extensive training and development programs, including leadership development, diversity training, and technical skills enhancement, to ensure every team member can achieve their career goals. Chevron’s commitment to professional growth makes it a premier place to advance your career. Join Our Team Explore the numerous career paths available at Chevron and discover how your talents can make a global impact. We are actively hiring and looking for individuals who are passionate, curious, and ready to lead. Check out our open positions, tailor your resume, and prepare for an interview that could set the stage for a fulfilling career at Chevron. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest from Chevron careers by subscribing to our job alert emails. Get tailored advice, read about our company culture and the experiences of employees through our careers blog, and learn about the industry trends that could influence your career decisions. Chevron Corporation is not just a company; it’s a place where you can shape the future of energy and grow as part of a global team committed to excellence. Join us and be part of a legacy of leadership, innovation, and diversity that defines the future of energy.
Learn more about Chevron Corporation
Size
42,595 employees
Market Cap
$336.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.5 billion
Founded
1879
5 Year Trend
+7.1%
Revenue
$94.2 billion
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