Energy Derivatives Trader: Hedge, Analytics & Growth

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards program

Discretionary annual bonus

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) seeks a Derivative Trader to execute energy derivative instruments across crude, products, natural gas and related commodities. You will support physical traders, provide ad hoc analysis, and coordinate with Risk and Compliance.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, discretionary trading authority based on experience, and opportunities to influence hedging strategies as MPC manages its extensive commodity footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three (3) or more years of commercial experience in Trading or Marketing at an energy-related organization. Relevant job experience working in Product Trading, Commercial Analytics, Contract Negotiation or Scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute energy derivative instruments in multiple markets at the direction of physical traders and/or members of the Risk organization as related to physical commodity hedging.
• Continuously reviews market conditions and the short-, medium- and long-term supply and sales plans of the business; recommends and implements changes to hedging plans to optimize overall value to MPC.
• Prepares periodic reports on market activities and supply/demand or competitive developments.

Skills

Accountability

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Contract Management

Customer-Focused

Data Analysis

Decision Making

Entrepreneurship

Leadership & Mentoring

Marketing Strategies

Negotiation

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) seeks a Derivative Trader to execute energy derivative instruments across crude, products, natural gas and related commodities. You will support physical traders, provide ad hoc analysis, and coordinate with Risk and Compliance.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration, discretionary trading authority based on experience, and opportunities to influence hedging strategies as MPC manages its extensive commodity footprint.