Energy Derivatives Trader — Hedge & Optimize Oil Markets

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, OH, with locations in Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX, seeks a Derivative Trader to manage energy derivative activities across crude, fuels, gas, and NGLs. The role supports physical traders and liaises with Risk and Compliance on derivatives.

The position requires collaboration on hedging strategies and ad hoc market analysis to optimize value across the company’s 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

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, OH, with locations in Houston, TX and San Antonio, TX, seeks a Derivative Trader to manage energy derivative activities across crude, fuels, gas, and NGLs. The role supports physical traders and liaises with Risk and Compliance on derivatives.

The position requires collaboration on hedging strategies and ad hoc market analysis to optimize value across the company’s footprint.