US Natural Gas Trader: Hedging, Risk & Market Strategy

Dow Inc.; La Marque (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Natural Gas Trader to manage a high-value commodities portfolio, focusing on US natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, and related markets.

You will identify market opportunities, execute trading and hedging strategies, manage risk, and deliver consistent performance in dynamic global markets. The role requires a bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 7+ years of experience, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or equivalent military experience.
• 7+ years of relevant trading experience.
• Willingness to travel as required for the role.
• Eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading and hedging strategies in gas markets.
• Generate trading profit within approved risk parameters.
• Execute transactions using futures, swaps, options, and other derivatives.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities across regions, products, and structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with market participants.
• Support research for market views, pricing forecasts, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

Skills

Natural Gas Markets

Trading Strategies

Risk Management

Derivatives (futures, swaps, options)

Quantitative analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Quantitative modelling tools

Job description

Dow Inc. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Natural Gas Trader to manage a high-value commodities portfolio, focusing on US natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, and related markets.

You will identify market opportunities, execute trading and hedging strategies, manage risk, and deliver consistent performance in dynamic global markets. The role requires a bachelor’s in a quantitative field, 7+ years of experience, and willingness to travel.