Energy Derivatives Trader: Hedging & Market Strategy

Marathon Petroleum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum is seeking a Derivative Trader to manage and execute energy derivative instruments across Crude, Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas and related products. The role supports physical traders, collaborates with Risk and Compliance, and may receive discretionary trading authority based on experience.

The position emphasizes hedging strategy, market analysis, and cross-functional teamwork within MPC's 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 is seeking a Derivative Trader to manage and execute energy derivative instruments across Crude, Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas and related products. The role supports physical traders, collaborates with Risk and Compliance, and may receive discretionary trading authority based on experience.

The position emphasizes hedging strategy, market analysis, and cross-functional teamwork within MPC's extensive commodity footprint.