Ethanol Trading Strategist — Proprietary Desk

Cititec; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cititec seeks an experienced Ethanol Trader for its proprietary trading operation in New York. The role requires developing and executing discretionary and systematic strategies across the US ethanol complex, with ownership of trading decisions and risk management.

We seek traders who understand market drivers, can translate insights into profitable positions, and display a disciplined approach to position sizing and risk. Strong quantitative instincts and entrepreneurial drive are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in ethanol or related US energy/agricultural markets.
• Strong understanding of the US ethanol complex and its drivers.
• Experience trading spreads, relative value, or outright risk.
• Ability to form independent market views and avoid following consensus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine your trading framework in discretionary and/or systematic strategies.
• Identify fundamental, technical and relative-value opportunities.
• Build positions around market dislocations and changing supply/demand dynamics.
• Trade futures, options and spreads as appropriate to your strategy.
• Manage exposure dynamically as market conditions change.
• Analyse ethanol production, inventories, margins and related market data.
• Develop views around regional flows, seasonality and market structure.
• Own your trading book and its P&L.

Skills

Ethanol trading

US energy markets

Spread trading

Risk management

Analytical mindset

Job description

Cititec seeks an experienced Ethanol Trader for its proprietary trading operation in New York. The role requires developing and executing discretionary and systematic strategies across the US ethanol complex, with ownership of trading decisions and risk management.

We seek traders who understand market drivers, can translate insights into profitable positions, and display a disciplined approach to position sizing and risk. Strong quantitative instincts and entrepreneurial drive are valued.