Natural Gas Scheduler - Commodities - Fixed Income - Associate

Morgan Stanley; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Houston is seeking a Scheduling Specialist to coordinate receipt and delivery of natural gas, collaborate with traders and marketers, and ensure accurate tracking and invoicing of company volumes.

The role involves optimizing flows, analyzing gas movements, and maintaining data to support operational decisions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have relevant scheduling experience and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in scheduling with direct natural gas experience.
• Based in Houston, TX, or open to relocation to Houston, TX.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 classification or equivalent.
• Good understanding of industry standards and logistics operations.
• Commercially aware and able to make rapid and accurate decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and manage a demanding workload, meeting deadlines.
• Self‑motivated with good interpersonal skills, able to work under pressure and strict timelines.
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English, capable of engaging at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and nominate the receipt and delivery of natural gas to our customers
• Communicate between suppliers and customers to ensure contractual nomination data is coordinated accurately throughout the delivery chain
• Work closely with trading and marketing to help optimize flows on a daily basis
• Track the movement of all physical gas sales and maintain internal spreadsheets showing contractual movements, storage changes, and imbalances
• Track pipeline tariff costs and review invoice charges coordinating with operations
• Identify incremental capacity and supply availability that can be acquired by the company cost‑effectively and profitably
• Actively review the efficiency of the nomination and accounting activities to ensure they run optimally

Skills

Natural gas scheduling

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (2:1)

Job description

Job Overview

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm serving clients worldwide from more than 1,200 offices across 43 countries.

This position works closely with traders and marketers to coordinate the receipt and delivery of natural gas between suppliers, producers, marketers, pipelines and customers while ensuring that company volumes are accurately tracked and invoiced. The role may also assist traders with executing trades, conducting fundamental analysis of natural gas infrastructure, and optimizing physical assets.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and nominate the receipt and delivery of natural gas to our customers
• Communicate between suppliers and customers to ensure contractual nomination data is coordinated accurately throughout the delivery chain
• Work closely with trading and marketing to help optimize flows on a daily basis
• Track the movement of all physical gas sales and maintain internal spreadsheets showing contractual movements, storage changes, and imbalances
• Track pipeline tariff costs and review invoice charges coordinating with operations
• Identify incremental capacity and supply availability that can be acquired by the company cost‑effectively and profitably
• Actively review the efficiency of the nomination and accounting activities to ensure they run optimally

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of experience in scheduling, with direct natural gas experience
• Based in Houston, TX, or open to relocation to Houston, TX
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum 2:1 classification or equivalent
• Good understanding of industry standards and logistics operations
• Commercially aware and able to make rapid and accurate decisions
• Ability to analyze complex issues and manage a demanding workload, meeting deadlines
• Self‑motivated with good interpersonal skills, able to work under pressure and strict timelines
• Good written and spoken communication skills in English, capable of engaging at all levels

Compensation

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $150,000 per year upon commencement. Additional compensation may include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

Equal Opportunity

Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. For more information, visit https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.