Business Developer

## Business DeveloperApplylocations: Houston, United States of Americatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R-018274**Main Purpose:** Responsibilities include developing relationships and identifying opportunities to grow Trafigura’s participation and value creation in the North American energy markets. The role encompasses research, opportunity identification, development, and business case development and analysis for specific projects, as well as collaboration across organizational groups. The role executes business implementation plans in coordination with commercial leads and regional trading personnel and reports to the regional Business Development leads for North America. The role also develops operational and economic models to identify and evaluate market opportunities. The scope of the role covers North America and all energy commodities in which Trafigura has, or could establish, value-creating interests. Domestic travel required 10% of the time.**Minimum Required Education:** Bachelor degree or foreign equivalent in Business, Economics or Finance or a related field.**Minimum Required Experience:** Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or five (5) years of experience in natural resources investment banking or natural resources business development, performing each of the following duties: Leading and coordinating assessments of market and industry conditions, competitor activity, and commercial and technical opportunities focused on the North American market; Developing and maintaining operational and economic models to analyze and evaluate market and investment opportunities in the natural resources industry; Managing projects to evaluate new business opportunities and working with relevant stakeholders to execute delivery plans; Identifying, developing, and maintaining key relationships with external counterparties across the natural resources value chain; and Sourcing and maintaining a pipeline of potential project opportunities and providing regular updates to local and global management.**Key Relationships and Department Overview:** Manager, Business Development, Oil0:00 / 2:13### About UsAt the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains. A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr