Houston Energy Trader - Strategy & Risk Mgmt

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

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.