Head of Trading: Crude, NGL & Natural Gas Markets

Avenue.io Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Pembina Pipeline Corporation in Calgary is hiring a Head of Trading to lead Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategy, portfolio optimization, risk management, and commercial performance.

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, this role develops and executes trading strategies, optimizing the physical and commercial portfolio through market intelligence, asset optionality, transportation, storage, blending, market access and arbitrage opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, economics, finance, engineering, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in trading, marketing, commercial development, asset optimization in related energy markets.
• Proven success developing and executing profitable trading and commercial strategies in complex market environments.
• Deep knowledge of North American crude, NGL and natural gas markets, incl. transport, storage, pricing, refinery and petrochemical economics, supply and demand, risk management, and physical/financial trading.
• Strong commercial acumen, with ability to identify market opportunities, manage risk, and deliver sustainable value.
• Accomplished people leader with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategies that maximize risk-adjusted value, margin and optionality.
• Lead trading activities across physical markets, including transportation, storage, blending, market access, timing, location and product optimization.
• Identify and execute arbitrage opportunities by leveraging Pembina’s assets, contracts and market positions.
• Translate market fundamentals into actionable trading strategies and align with customer requirements and asset capabilities.
• Maintain deep knowledge of North American energy markets, pricing, infrastructure and market drivers.
• Build Analytics & Optimization capabilities using data, modelling and scenario analysis to improve portfolio economics.
• Establish performance reporting, KPIs and P&L attribution to support timely commercial decisions.
• Promote data-driven decision-making, automation and continuous improvement across Trading.
• Partner across Asset Teams, Commercial, Logistics, Finance and Market Risk to capture value.
• Ensure trading complies with mandates, risk limits, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor exposures and external developments, balancing opportunity with risk management.
• Provide senior leadership with clear advice on portfolio performance, opportunities, risks and trends.
• Lead major negotiations and maintain strong relationships with customers and counterparties.
• Identify emerging markets, products and structures to strengthen Pembina’s position.
• Build a high-performing culture through accountability, collaboration, coaching and talent development.
• Champion safety culture and Life Saving Rules across all work practices.

Skills

Trading leadership

Portfolio optimization

Risk management

North American energy markets

Strategic thinking

Communication & relationships

Leadership

Executive presence

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/engineering

Job description

Pembina Pipeline Corporation in Calgary is hiring a Head of Trading to lead Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategy, portfolio optimization, risk management, and commercial performance.

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, this role develops and executes trading strategies, optimizing the physical and commercial portfolio through market intelligence, asset optionality, transportation, storage, blending, market access and arbitrage opportunities.