US Natural Gas Trader

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About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Natural Gas Trader to join our Feedstocks and Commodities organization in Houston, TX! We are seeking someone with a proven track record of generating value through physical and/or financial commodity trading, with deep expertise in natural gas, NGLs, crude oil or related commodities markets.

In this role, you will manage a mid-nine-figure commodities portfolio with a focus on US natural gas, and responsible for identifying market opportunities, executing trading and hedging strategies, managing risk, and delivering consistent performance in highly dynamic global commodities market

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading and hedging strategies in gas related markets.
• Generate consistent trading profit and derivative results within approved risk parameters.
• Execute transactions using futures, swaps, options, and other commodity derivatives.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities and market dislocations across regions, products, and time structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with traders, producers, consumers, refiners, marketers, brokers, exchanges, banks, and other market participants.
• Support the research team on development of market views, pricing forecasts, and trading recommendations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

Required Experience

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree (preferably in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics) or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Willing and able to travel as required for this role.
• Flexibility to support the sites during off hours, especially during and after weather or other emergencies.
• A minimum requirement for this U.S.-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency process.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate consistent profit and manage risk in volatile markets.
• Demonstrated experience trading one or more of the following: Natural Gas, NGLs (Ethane, Propane, Butane), Crude Oil, other related commodities markets
• Experience with commodity derivatives including futures, swaps, and options.
• Deep knowledge in quantitative modelling and predictive analytics.
• Strong understanding of physical market fundamentals and logistics.
• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD)
• CFA certification or equivalent (e.g. FRM, CAIA, CMT, CQF).
• Experience with algorithmic or systematic trading strategies.
• International trading experience across multiple regions and commodity markets.

Success Factors

• Consistently delivering positive trading results and risk-adjusted returns.
• Developing profitable market strategies based on strong fundamental or quantitative analysis.
• Identifying arbitrage and optimization opportunities that create measurable commercial value.
• Managing complex portfolios while maintaining disciplined risk controls.
• Building a strong professional reputation for integrity, collaboration, and commercial excellence.

Skills

• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of physical natural gas markets, market fundamentals, storage, transportation, pipeline operations, balancing and supply agreements.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate pricing, basis differentials, transportation constraints, storage positions, contractual obligations and commercial risks.

• Cross-Functional Work: Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to operate in volatile markets while balancing reliability, risk and commercial value.

• Prioritization: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.

Additional Notes

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.