Crude Oil Trader II: Market Strategy & Value Optimizer

EOG Resources, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

EOG Resources, Inc. seeks a Crude Oil Trader to optimize value of crude production through development and execution of commercial strategies across assets and markets.

You will manage physical crude oil transactions, assess markets, and negotiate agreements with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable market access. The role requires independent opportunity identification, disciplined risk management, and timely decision making in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of crude oil trading or related commercial experience.
• Strong understanding of North American pipeline systems, basis markets, tariffs, storage, nominations, and physical logistics.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, negotiate, and execute physical crude oil transactions across spot, monthly, and term horizons.
• Develop market views and manage positions to maximize value within risk parameters.
• Partner with scheduling, midstream and operations teams to execute commercial strategies and optimize movements.
• Maintain strong commercial relationships with counterparties and producers.
• Build valuation models, perform scenario analysis, and prepare reporting for management and risk oversight.
• Uphold strict compliance, credit, and operational controls.

Skills

Crude oil trading

Risk management

Market analysis

Negotiation

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allegro

Endur

Job description

EOG Resources, Inc. seeks a Crude Oil Trader to optimize value of crude production through development and execution of commercial strategies across assets and markets.

You will manage physical crude oil transactions, assess markets, and negotiate agreements with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable market access. The role requires independent opportunity identification, disciplined risk management, and timely decision making in a dynamic market.