Senior Gulf Coast Natural Gas Trader - Physical & Hedging

Insight Global (United States); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Natural Gas Trader in Houston to lead physical gas purchases and sales, support hedging, and mentor junior team members. The role emphasizes Gulf Coast operations, scheduling coordination, and market analysis to identify opportunities in both physical and financial markets.

The candidate should bring deep experience in physical gas trading, strong risk management, and a commercial mindset to develop third‑party opportunities and optimize pipeline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of natural gas trading experience is required.
• Experience with physical natural gas trading and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of US Gulf Coast markets and pipeline dynamics.
• Experience with ETRM platforms and hedging strategies.

Responsibilities

• Buy and sell physical natural gas to support operations.
• Manage trading activity across the U.S. Gulf Coast (TX/LA).
• Review nominations and consumption across multiple sites.
• Source gas from marketers based on price and supply.
• Manage imbalances and optimize gas movements with schedulers.
• Develop trade recommendations and communicate to leadership.
• Support financial hedging and trading strategies.
• Mentor junior traders and collaborate with producers and utilities.
• Provide after-hours coverage as needed.

Skills

Natural gas trading

Physical gas trading

Market analysis

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Scheduling coordination

Trading strategy

Origination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, Engineering, Energy Management, Science, or a related field

Tools

Endur

Allegro

RightAngle

Eka

ICE platform

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Natural Gas Trader in Houston to lead physical gas purchases and sales, support hedging, and mentor junior team members. The role emphasizes Gulf Coast operations, scheduling coordination, and market analysis to identify opportunities in both physical and financial markets.

The candidate should bring deep experience in physical gas trading, strong risk management, and a commercial mindset to develop third‑party opportunities and optimize pipeline