Lead and execute natural gas trading strategies for the Northeast portfolio, leveraging storage, transportation, and LNG assets. Analyze market fundamentals, execute short-term trades within risk limits, optimize asset utilization with Commercial/Risk/Operations, build supplier and pipeline relationships, and mentor junior traders to grow the trading organization.
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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