Texas Mexico Natural Gas Trader

ENGIE North America Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Texas and Mexico Natural Gas Trader to support growth and performance of the Mexico natural gas portfolio by managing physical supply activity and price risk across Texas and cross-border markets.

You will translate supply, demand, infrastructure, and pricing fundamentals into short-term and medium-term strategies that improve portfolio efficiency and identify commercial opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related discipline with quantitative and market-analysis skills.
• A minimum of two years of natural gas trading or closely related commercial portfolio experience.
• Working knowledge of Texas intrastate/interstate pipelines and U.S.-Mexico cross-border natural gas flow dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of North American natural gas fundamentals including supply, demand, infrastructure, basis, index, and price-risk drivers.
• Experience supporting physical natural gas transactions and financial hedging strategies.
• Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytical or programming tool such as SQL, VBA, or Python.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, manage multiple time-sensitive assignments, and adapt as market conditions change.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presenting market views and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage physical and financial natural gas risk for the Texas and Mexico portfolio.
• Purchase physical natural gas at U.S. receipt points and coordinate supply requirements and cross-border needs.
• Develop and execute hedging strategies using physical purchases, basis positions, index swaps, fixed-price transactions, and time-spread opportunities.
• Build and maintain analytical tools to improve portfolio visibility, efficiency, and risk management.
• Analyze natural gas supply, demand, infrastructure, market participants, and pricing dynamics to form market views.
• Coordinate with trading desk to optimize molecules, receipt-point exposure, and long/short positions.
• Partner with origination and sales on pricing, transport capacity, supplier opportunities, and structured activity.
• Apply critical thinking to understand competitors, counterparties, and opportunities in the U.S.-Mexico border market.

Skills

Natural gas trading

Portfolio management

Cross-border markets

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/related

Tools

Excel

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

As a Texas and Mexico Natural Gas Trader, you will support the growth and performance of ENGIE's Mexico natural gas portfolio by managing physical supply activity and financial price risk across Texas and cross-border markets. Your day-to-day work will focus heavily on physical natural gas activity, supported by hedging, market analysis, and coordination with trading, origination, sales, scheduling, and portfolio teams. You will translate supply, demand, infrastructure, and pricing fundamentals into short-term and medium-term strategies that improve portfolio efficiency and identify commercial opportunities.

• Manage physical and financial natural gas flat-price, basis, and index risk for the Texas and Mexico portfolio
• Purchase physical natural gas at U.S. receipt points and coordinate supply requirements, transport capacity, and cross-border portfolio needs
• Develop and execute hedging strategies using physical purchases, basis positions, index swaps, fixed-price transactions, and time-spread opportunities
• Build and maintain analytical tools that improve portfolio visibility, efficiency, risk management, and trading decisions
• Analyze natural gas supply, demand, infrastructure, market participants, and pricing dynamics to form short- and medium-term market views
• Coordinate with the broader natural gas trading desk to optimize available molecules, receipt-point exposure, and long or short market positions
• Partner closely with origination and sales teams on pricing, transport capacity, supplier opportunities, and structured commercial activity
• Apply critical thinking and commercial judgment to understand competitors, counterparties, customers, and opportunities in the U.S.-Mexico border market

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related discipline in which you developed quantitative and market-analysis skills
• A minimum of two years of natural gas trading or closely related commercial portfolio experience
• Working knowledge of Texas intrastate and interstate pipelines and U.S.-Mexico cross-border natural gas flow dynamics
• Strong knowledge of North American natural gas fundamentals, including supply, demand, infrastructure, basis, index, and price-risk drivers
• Experience supporting physical natural gas transactions and financial hedging strategies
• Proficiency with Excel and at least one analytical or programming tool such as SQL, VBA, or Python
• Ability to work independently, solve complex problems, manage multiple time-sensitive assignments accurately, and adapt as market conditions change
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present market views, engage in constructive debate, and collaborate across commercial teams
• This role is based in Houston, Texas and is eligible for our hybrid work policy; 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home
• Must be available to travel internationally to Mexico up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies;

Compensation

Salary Range: $135,000 - $224,900 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit:
Supply & Energy Management

Division:
BP USA

Legal Entity:
ENGIE ENERGY MARKETING NA, INC.

Company Name:
ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary:
135,000.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary:
224,900.00 USD

Pay Basis:
Annual