Trader - Distillate

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Job Group Capability

Trading

Job Group

Trading

Job Role Description

ExxonMobil Global Trading is seeking an experienced Distillate Trader to join our growing global distillates team. This role requires a deep understanding of the NYH market. The trading portfolio will consist of managing NYH physical and paper positions with focus on building a network of customers, high-grading tank utilization, and managing risk. 

Job Role Responsibilities

• Trade ULSD, Jet, Heating Oil, and other distillates across physical and/or paper markets.
• Develop and execute profitable trading strategies using market fundamentals and asset optionality.
• Manage positions, logistics, and inventory in collaboration with Operations and Scheduling teams.
• Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization.
• Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, regulations, and risk controls.
• Build strong relationships with counterparties, refiners, brokers, and customers. 

Required Qualifications 

• 5+ years trading experience
• Deep knowledge of NYH customers, logistics, and market dynamics
• Ability to develop shorts and successfully manage a terminal position with pipeline/dock connectivity
• Strong risk management, including experience hedging physical exposures
• Proven success trading distillates (ULSD, Jet, Heating Oil, AGO, etc.).
• Deep understanding of supply/demand fundamentals, trade flows, and arbitrage economics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of commodity risk management practices, including hedging, exposure management,
• VAR concepts, and derivatives market mechanics.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, dynamic market environment.
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Functional Skills

Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading

Negotiation

Opportunity & Market Identification

Trading Market Analysis

Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis

Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Strategic Contract Development

Optionality Valuation

Trading Scheduling

Deal Structuring

Financial Markets Execution

Market Pricing Mechanisms

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