Natural Gas Settlements Specialist, North America

At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Gas and Power, Bulk and Metals and Minerals 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 committed to responsible business practices and believe that the supply of energy and raw materials is essential for growth, development and prosperity. 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. 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 13,000 people working in 48 countries.Main PurposeThe primary purpose of this role is to serve as the Natural Gas Settlements Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary point of contact for the accurate, timely, and compliant settlement of physical and financial natural gas transactions. Acting as the key interface between Settlements, Scheduling, Operations and Trading, this role drives the resolution of complex settlement, volumetric, pricing, inventory, and imbalance issues through independent analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Leveraging deep knowledge of U.S. natural gas markets, pipeline operations, and commercial agreements, the position ensures settlement integrity, minimizes operational risk, and supports continuous process improvement across the value chain.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the Natural Gas Settlements SME and primary escalation point for complex settlement matters.Ensure the accurate, timely, and compliant settlement of physical and financial natural gas transactions.Investigate and resolve complex volumetric, pricing, inventory, imbalance, and settlement discrepancies.Reconcile settlement data across contracts, counterparties, pipelines, scheduling systems, and ETRM platforms.Act as the primary interface between Settlements, Scheduling, Risk, Accounting, and Trading for settlement-related matters.Develop a strong understanding of new transactions and commercial structures to ensure settlement readiness and accurate downstream processing.Resolve settlement exceptions independently, escalating to Trading only when commercial decisions are required.Manage cash settlement activities and support month-end close, accruals, and account reconciliations.Maintain robust controls, supporting documentation, and audit records.Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements.Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the team.Abilities, Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree.Significant experience in U.S. natural gas settlements, scheduling, or commodity trading support.Strong understanding of physical gas markets, pricing mechanisms, pipeline operations, storage and settlement processes.Knowledge of nominations, scheduling, tariffs, transportation agreements, and NAESB standards.Proven ability to independently analyse and resolve complex settlement and reconciliation issues.Experience partnering effectively with Trading, Scheduling, Risk, and Finance teams.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.Experience with Allegro ETRM or similar commodity trading systems preferred.Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, controls, and operational excellence, leveraging IT tools to drive process efficiency.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced trading environment with minimal supervision.Key Relations and Reporting Structure Trading, Risk, Scheduling, Treasury, Trade Finance, Credits, Accounting and Senior Management.External counterpartiesEqual Opportunity EmployerWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.SummaryLocation: Houston, United States of AmericaType: Full time