AltaGas - Senior Trading and Risk Specialist

AltaGas; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Trading and Risk Specialist to manage trading activities for their Export Terminals. The role involves developing trading strategies, monitoring positions, and communicating with senior management. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in trading and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive and successful Trading or Marketing experience.
• Technical understanding of liquids processing would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading & risk management activities.
• Provide P&L reports and forecasts to Senior Management.
• Communicate trading and risk mitigation strategies to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, or Engineering

Tools

ETRM

Excel

Job description

AltaGas - Senior Trading and Risk Specialist

Reporting to the Senior Director, Commodity Risk Management & Fundamentals, the Senior Trading and Risk Specialist is responsible for the commercial trading activities involved in supporting AltaGas’ Export Terminals.

You Will :

Develop and execute trading & risk management activities to support AltaGas’ Export Terminals

Balance daily, monthly and future positions through active trading and position monitoring

Responsible for modelling, pricing, and establishing profitable hedging strategies across several types of exposures

Monitor the Mark-to-Market of various physical and financial positions

Provide P&L reports and forecasts and make recommendations to Senior Management of trading and hedging strategies

Develop an expert understanding of global propane market fundaments

Responsible for financial hedging VLGC cargo freight exposure

Maintain high communication levels across internal departments

Communicate trading and risk mitigation strategies to senior management and AltaGas’ Risk Management Committee

Develop and maintain business processes and systems to ensure proper administration of executed contracts

Sensitivity analysis and assist in budgeting and planning process

You Have :

Post-secondary Degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, or Engineering

10+ years of progressive and successful Trading or Marketing experience

Technical understanding of liquids processing would be an asset

Exceptional Excel skills

Experience using ETRM and Trading screens

Experience analyzing, measuring and evaluating product pricing, budgets and profitability

Experience researching and problem-solving

Superior oral, written and interpersonal communication skills