Crude Trading Analyst

Chevron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is hiring a Crude Trading Analyst in Houston to support trading teams with physical and financial activities. You will analyze pricing, hedging, earnings, exposures, and MTM positions while collaborating with global trading, operations, accounting and risk teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in energy, finance, or related fields, with strong analytical and communication skills and a digital mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in energy, manufacturing, transportation or finance preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support trading team with physical and financial activities.
• Analyze pricing and hedging activities as part of a global team.
• Explain commodity earnings, exposures and mark‑to‑market positions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and improve processes.

Skills

Trading analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Endur

SAP

RightAngle

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Crude Trading Analyst through 08/21/2026 at 11:59 p.m. ([Time Zone]).

Chevron Supply and Trading provides a critical link between the market and Chevron’s upstream, downstream and chemicals companies. We provide commercial support to our crude oil and natural gas production operations and to our refining and marketing network. We are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and have offices worldwide – including trading hubs in Houston, London, Singapore and San Ramon, California. Our trading professionals manage commodity transactions averaging five million barrels of liquids and five billion cubic feet of natural gas each day.

We are currently seeking a high-energy professional with sound business acumen and critical thinking skills to join Supply and Trading as a Crude Trading Analyst (TA). Ideal candidate should be natural collaborator, eager to learn and grow, and have an eye for innovation and continuous improvement.

The TA works closely with trading, marketing, operations, accounting, risk control, and other regional trading offices to analyze and report commodity earnings, exposures, and mark-to-market positions as well as perform commercial analysis. The TA will also participate in multi-functional project groups on new business and process initiatives.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Support trading team, including physical and financial activities
• Actively contribute as part of a global trading team through analyzing pricing and hedging activities.
• Understand, manage, and explain commodity earnings, exposures, and mark-to-market positions
• Problem solve front, mid, and back-office issues with support teams
• Communicate trading activities and performance results to cross-functional management, traders, and support teams
• Streamline and simplify business processes
• Provide back-up support for other Crude Trading Analysts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in the energy, manufacturing, transportation and/or finance industry
• Collaborator and ability to work in demanding environment
• Proven time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly proficient in MS Excel
• Digital mindset and innovative thinker
• Passion to grow in the trading organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Finance, Maths, Science or Engineering degree
• Experience in a Trading and/or Sales organization
• Knowledge of crude, refined product or gas commodities
• SAP, RightAngle, and Endur experience
• Knowledge of Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and/or SQL, Python

Relocation Options:

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.