Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support trading activities by conducting market research and analysis, risk management and executing trades with assistance from senior traders.

Essential Functions

• Perform research on generating fundamental product balances for the US and globally; conduct market analysis to identify shortages and logistical constraints
• Analyze risk and execute trades under supervision of senior trader
• Engage and provide market intelligence, information and updates for both internal and external risk management activities
• Build tools to analyze and capture hedging opportunities based on performance objectives and supply/demand models
• Collaborate with other analysts and work as a team
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of specialty (quantitative subject, e.g., finance, economics, mathematics, engineering or physical science) required
• Minimum five years’ experience in the field and/or part of a front desk analytics team required
• Minimum three years’ experience in commodity or derivatives industries required

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required; advanced skills preferred
• Knowledge of standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field of energy trading and research required
• Knowledge of energy trading markets for gasoline, diesel and bio diesel for financial and physical contracts required

Competencies

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritize, execute tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Ability to work in a complex, dynamic environment

Travel

• Travel required less than 10%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Available to work evenings and odd hours as needed