Senior US Natural Gas Trader: Hedging & Market Strategy

Dow Chemical; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow seeks an experienced Natural Gas Trader to lead trading and hedging strategies within our Feedstocks and Commodities group in Houston, TX. You will manage a large portfolio focused on US natural gas, executing strategies and managing risk in dynamic markets.

The role requires a quantitative background, 7+ years of experience, travel flexibility, and US work authorization. Dow offers comprehensive rewards and a collaborative, safety-conscious culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field; finance/economics/engineering preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in commodity trading or equivalent.
• Willing and able to travel; US work authorization required; no visa sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk and generate trading profits in volatile markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading and hedging strategies in gas related markets.
• Generate consistent trading profit and derivative results within approved risk parameters.
• Execute transactions using futures, swaps, options, and other commodity derivatives.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities and market dislocations across regions, products, and time structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with traders, producers, consumers, refiners, marketers, brokers, exchanges, banks, and other market participants.
• Support the research team on development of market views, pricing forecasts, and trading recommendations for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional work

Proactive problem-solving

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

Dow seeks an experienced Natural Gas Trader to lead trading and hedging strategies within our Feedstocks and Commodities group in Houston, TX. You will manage a large portfolio focused on US natural gas, executing strategies and managing risk in dynamic markets.

The role requires a quantitative background, 7+ years of experience, travel flexibility, and US work authorization. Dow offers comprehensive rewards and a collaborative, safety-conscious culture.