Natural Gas Scheduler / Cash Trader

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 218,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

100% premium coverage for medical, dT

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Expense stipends

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Natural Gas Scheduler / Cash Trader to lead daily physical gas operations and short-term trading. The role focuses on balancing supply, demand, and pipeline constraints to maximize portfolio value, working with operations, trading, and compliance teams in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Remote. Compensation ranges from $217,500 to $237,000 annually, with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, economics, engineering, or quantitative field.
• 3+ years in physical natural gas scheduling; 1+ year intra-day/next-day trading.
• Operational experience with gas scheduling across pipeline networks; NNG/NGPL experience preferred.
• Willingness for rotating weekend and on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Trade daily next-day and intra-day physical natural gas to manage portfolio supply and demand.
• Manage long and short portfolio positions and optimize pipeline capacity for cost efficiency.
• Submit accurate pipeline nominations and monitor maintenance impacts.
• Adjust flows to prevent disruptions and penalties.
• Maximize net portfolio value through pipeline transportation and storage optimizations.
• Minimize risk via daily imbalance management and cash-out controls.
• Ensure real-time trade capture and collaborate on compliance and reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a quantitative field

Tools

ETRM platforms

NGP/NGPL systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Natural Gas Scheduler / Cash Trader to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.

This role sits at the center of daily physical gas operations and short-term trading, balancing supply, demand, and pipeline constraints to maximize portfolio value. The position will work closely with operations, trading, and compliance partners to keep nominations accurate, manage imbalances, and respond quickly to changing market and system conditions. Success in this role depends on strong judgment, operational precision, and the ability to stay composed in a fast-moving environment. It is a hands‑on opportunity to influence transportation efficiency, cash management, and overall portfolio performance in the natural gas market.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $217,500 – $237,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Trade daily next-day and intra-day physical natural gas to manage portfolio supply and demand
• Manage long and short portfolio positions and optimize pipeline capacity for cost efficiency
• Submit accurate pipeline nominations and monitor maintenance impacts
• Adjust flows dynamically to prevent operational disruptions and penalties
• Maximize net portfolio value through optimal use of pipeline transportation and storage assets
• Minimize financial risk through daily pipeline imbalance management and cash-outs
• Ensure accurate real‑time trade capture and collaborate across teams on compliance and reconciliations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a quantitative field
• 3+ years of experience in physical natural gas scheduling, including at least 1 year executing intra-day and next-day trades
• Strong familiarity with physical natural gas scheduling across pipeline networks; NNG and NGPL experience preferred
• Operational experience with ETRM platforms and trade capture workflows
• Availability for a rotating weekend and evening on‑call schedule
• Detail‑oriented, composed under operational stress, with a proactive ownership mindset
• Alignment with core values centered on equity, humility, authenticity, long‑run value, and putting people first

Benefits

• Equity grant providing a stake in the parent company
• 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks for time off
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with additional support for birth parents
• Free access to mental health resources including therapy sessions and mindfulness tools
• Monthly stipends for food, cell phone, and internet expenses

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.