Trader Senior

ENGIE Group; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Senior Gas Trader to manage and trade in the Northeast US Natural Gas markets. This role involves leading a team, managing risk, and engaging in market making activities. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and a degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary of $158,130 – $263,550 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and a hybrid work policy.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Flexible work policy

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of relevant US trading experience.
• Experience with structured origination transactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage Northeast US Natural Gas transactions.
• Provide market making for ENGIE North America.
• Develop trading and origination strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Clear communication

Risk management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics or similar discipline

Job description

As a Senior Gas Trader, you report to Gas Trading Director and manage risk and trade the Northeast US Natural Gas markets for ENGIE Energy Marketing North America (EEMNA). You are responsible for managing risk and resources, and identifying and executing trading opportunities in the physical and financial markets. This position requires the flexibility and willingness to cover all Northeast US Natural Gas markets within provided jurisdictions. You will support physical assets, loads, and other transaction types. You must possess the ability to function well in an open-floor environment and collaborate well with team members.

Responsibilities:

• Risk manage Northeast US Natural Gas region transactions originated by EEMNA
• Provide market making to ENGIE North America retail business platform
• Work with EEMNA origination staff
• Work to develop EEMNA trading and origination strategy
• Provide Senior level leadership in the Gas and Power trading organization
• Deploy trading capital Northeast US gas markets
• Provide insight into US and Northeast gas region fundamentals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics or similar discipline
• A minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience
• A minimum 5 years of relevant US trading experience
• Ability to lead team and provide direction to Trading and Origination staff
• Disciplined risk taker
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience working on structured origination transactions (renewables, retail)
• Clear and effective communicator. Willingness to engage in dialogue and debate with colleagues
• Can work autonomously and be flexible
• Proficient in Excel

What We Offer

This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; working 4 days in the office

Competitive salary range: $158,130 – $263,550 USD annually

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.