Crude Oil Trader
Overview:
I am currently seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Senior Crude Oil Trader to join my clients Houston-based trading team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to generate speculative P&L across both physical and paper barrels, with deep expertise in sour crude grades and Gulf Coast markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute speculative trades across physical and financial crude oil markets, with a focus on sour grades (e.g., TI/Brent, Brent/Dubai).
- Identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities, particularly in export markets and Mexican crude flows.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, suppliers, and logistics providers.
- Collaborate with analytics, operations, and risk teams to optimize trading strategies and manage exposures.
- Monitor market trends, geopolitical developments, and supply-demand dynamics to inform trading decisions.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record of generating speculative P&L across both physical and paper crude oil barrels.
- Strong comfort and experience trading sour grades on a speculative basis.
- Deep familiarity with Gulf Coast crude markets (excluding MEH and Midland).
- Experience with export arbitrage strategies and Mexican crude markets.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
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