Senior US Natural Gas Trader — Strategy & Hedging

Dow Chemical; Hitchcock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing portal

Job summary

Dow is seeking an experienced Natural Gas Trader in Houston, TX to manage a nine-figure commodities portfolio with a focus on US natural gas. You will develop trading and hedging strategies, manage risk, and deliver performance in dynamic markets.

The role requires a strong track record in physical or financial trading of natural gas and related commodities, with travel flexibility and regulatory compliance. Dow offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience.
• Willing and able to travel as required.
• Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

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 (quantitative field)

Advanced degree (Master's/PhD)

Tools

CFA certification

FRM

CAIA

CMT

CQF

Job description

Dow is seeking an experienced Natural Gas Trader in Houston, TX to manage a nine-figure commodities portfolio with a focus on US natural gas. You will develop trading and hedging strategies, manage risk, and deliver performance in dynamic markets.

The role requires a strong track record in physical or financial trading of natural gas and related commodities, with travel flexibility and regulatory compliance. Dow offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities.