Energy Trader

LeoForce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce, a Houston-based energy trading organization, seeks an experienced Energy Trader to join its commercial team. You will combine market knowledge with quantitative analysis to identify and execute profitable opportunities in core energy markets.

The role demands strong risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and disciplined trading practices in a fast-moving environment. Location is Houston, TX, with access to major energy hubs and global markets.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy/commodities trading.
• Strong grasp of market fundamentals and price formation.
• Analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate market research into commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies across energy markets.
• Analyze supply/demand, flows, pricing relationships and market drivers.
• Identify physical/financial trading opportunities.
• Manage trading positions and associated market risk.
• Monitor market developments and adjust positions accordingly.
• Collaborate with analysts to develop market views.
• Work with operations, risk, finance and other teams.
• Evaluate new products, markets and opportunities.
• Maintain disciplined risk management across trading activity.

Skills

Energy trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Quantitative analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Trading systems

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $175,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Details

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The company is seeking an Energy Trader to join its Houston trading organization. The successful candidate will combine strong commodity-market knowledge with commercial judgment, quantitative analysis and disciplined risk management to identify and execute profitable trading opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies across relevant energy markets
• Analyze supply, demand, commodity flows, pricing relationships and other fundamental market drivers
• Identify physical and/or financial trading opportunities
• Manage trading positions and associated market risk
• Monitor market developments and adjust positioning as conditions change
• Work closely with analysts to develop actionable market views
• Collaborate with operations, risk, finance and other commercial functions
• Evaluate new products, markets and commercial opportunities
• Maintain disciplined risk management across trading activity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in energy, commodities or closely related trading markets
• Strong understanding of commodity-market fundamentals and price formation
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving capability
• Experience analyzing market data and translating research into commercial decisions
• Understanding of trading risk and position management
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving commercial environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

A bit about us

major global independent commodities trading organization is expanding its Houston trading platform and seeking an Energy Trader to join its commercial team.

The organization operates across global physical energy markets, combining trading with logistics, financing, risk management, market analysis and strategic infrastructure. Its business model is built around identifying geographic, product and time-based opportunities across complex commodity markets.

Why join us

• Join a major global independent energy and commodities trading platform
• Operate from Houston, one of the organization's principal global trading offices
• Work within a business spanning physical energy, logistics, infrastructure and financial markets
• Apply fundamental market analysis directly to commercial trading decisions
• Collaborate with trading, analytics, risk, operations and commercial teams
• Gain exposure to sophisticated global commodity flows and market dynamics
• Join an organization continuing to expand its U.S. energy and power capabilities

Location: Houston, TX, US

Job ID: 6917658