Clean Products Trader

repsol; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Repsol seeks a Clean Products Trader to develop and execute trading strategies across middle distillate markets, including diesel, jet fuel and gasoil. The role blends market analysis, commercial relationships, physical trading execution, risk controls and value optimization across regional and international markets.

You will work with operations, logistics, credit, risk and finance to maximize profitability while ensuring compliance with company policies and risk limits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute physical trading strategies for middle distillates.
• Negotiate and execute purchase and sale transactions with counterparties.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with market participants and internal units.
• Monitor market fundamentals, refinery economics and pricing dynamics.
• Generate business opportunities aligned with trading objectives.
• Manage trading exposure within approved risk limits.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics and back office teams for execution.
• Provide market intelligence to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Market Analysis

Fundamental Analysis

Trading Strategy

Commercial Negotiation

Risk Management

Physical Trading

Supply Chain

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Communication

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance

Tools

Trading systems

Risk management systems

Job description

The Clean Products Trader is responsible for developing and executing trading strategies across middle distillate markets, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoil and related products. The role combines market analysis, commercial relationship management, physical trading execution, risk management and value optimization across regional and international markets. The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, manage trading positions, negotiate transactions with counterparties and collaborate closely with operations, logistics, credit, risk and finance teams to maximize profitability while ensuring compliance with company policies and risk limits. Also has to work closely with the Madrid and Singapore office to impulse the Strategy.

Trading & Commercial Activities

• Develop and execute physical trading strategies for middle distillate products following the business line directions.
• Negotiate and execute purchase and sale transactions with suppliers, customers and trading counterparties.
• Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with market participants and other business units within Repsol Group.
• Monitor market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, refinery operations and pricing dynamics.
• Generate business opportunities consistent with the company's commercial and trading objectives.

Market Analysis

• Conduct fundamental and market analysis to identify trading opportunities.
• Monitor pricing trends, freight markets, refinery economics and competitive activity.
• Develop market views and trading recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of geopolitical, macroeconomic and regulatory developments affecting middle distillates markets.

Risk Management

• Manage trading exposure within approved risk limits.
• Evaluate market, operational and counterparty risks associated with trading activities.
• Support the design and execution of hedging strategies when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management policies and procedures.

Transaction Execution

• Execute the complete trade lifecycle from opportunity identification through deal closure and post-trade monitoring.
• Coordinate with operations, logistics and chartering teams to ensure successful execution of physical transactions.
• Monitor contractual performance and resolve operational issues impacting profitability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Credit, Legal, Finance, Risk Management and Back Office teams.
• Provide market intelligence and commercial input to support business decisions.
• Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at expanding trading activities and market presence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 plus years of experience in physical oil trading, refined products trading or related commercial activities.
• Strong understanding of middle distillates markets, refinery economics and logistics.
• Knowledge of trading contracts, pricing mechanisms and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Proven ability to perform in fast-paced and highly competitive trading environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in the US domestic market and waterborne market.
• Established industry network among customers, suppliers and market participants.
• International market exposure.
• Knowledge of storage, blending and inventory optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with trading and risk management systems.

Key Competencies

• Market Analysis
• Fundamental Analysis
• Trading Strategy Development
• Commercial Negotiation
• Risk Management
• Physical Trading Operations
• Supply Chain & Logistics Understanding
• Relationship Management
• Decision Making Under Pressure
• Communication & Teamwork
• Results Oriented

Performance Indicators

• Trading profitability and value generation.
• Successful execution of physical transactions.
• Quality of risk management and compliance.
• Development of commercial opportunities.
• Accuracy of market analysis and recommendations.
• Contribution to team objectives and strategic initiatives.

Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/ Veteran