Senior Crude Trader

Job Title : Senior Crude Trader
Location : Houston, TX, USA
Job Reference # : 32148
Employment Type : Permanent. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States to be considered for this position.
Language Requirements : English (C2 proficiency or equivalent)

At Eni , we are seeking a Senior Crude Trader to join Eni Trading & Shipping Inc . in Houston .

You will be responsible for developing and managing a trading portfolio and associated P&L within established risk limits. The primary focus will be on US domestic and international crude markets, with knowledge of Latin American crude markets considered a strong asset. This role will operate within an established Supply & Trading organization.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced crude trader with comprehensive knowledge of crude oil supply and demand fundamentals across US domestic and international markets, as well as a proven track record of identifying and executing global arbitrage opportunities.

About Eni Trade & Biofuels

ETB is at the cutting edge of sustainability and innovation in the global energy market. As a dynamic force within the Eni group, which is a leader in the energy transition, at ETB we are rapidly establishing ourselves as a key player in the new energy landscape.

When you join ETB, you become part of Eni - a leading global energy company with over 32,000 employees in 61 countries. Eni is at the forefront of the energy industry, specializing in exploration, production, transport, marketing and trading of oil, natural gas and biofuels.

ETB is the crude oil, refined oil products and biofuels trading and shipping company of Eni. We are a diverse and dynamic team of around 300 professionals distributed in three offices (Rome, London and Singapore) with the addition in Houston of Eni Trading & Shipping Inc. (ETS Inc) which handles marketing of oils and petroleum products for the US market. Our team is also involved in marketing Eni's oil equity productions, sourcing hydrocarbons and bio feedstocks, and managing the output of our traditional and green refineries.

Main responsibilities:

• Prioritize trading objectives and document the overall trading strategy.
• Participate in the development of supply optimization strategies with the Global Book team.
• Develop controlled, low-risk trading strategies that leverage existing systems and assets to generate additional profitability.
• Build and manage relationships with existing and prospective suppliers and customers.
• Understand and recognize the value of crude oil qualities, pipeline logistics, infrastructure, and blending opportunities.
• Analyze market information and trends on a daily basis to identify pricing and margin optimization opportunities across the supply chain.
• Initiate and execute trades, implement hedging strategies, and manage price risk within established limits.
• Continuously monitor and hedge trading positions. Report price exposure and profitability through daily exposure and P&L reports to management and reconcile these reports with the Trading and Risk Middle Office functions.
• Review and negotiate commercial and operational terms and conditions for crude oil purchase and sale agreements.
• Provide operational oversight during the initial phases of developing an active crude oil trading business, including:
  • Monitoring quantity gains and losses during transit.
  • Verifying product quality at both loading and discharge points against contractual guarantees and expected specifications.
  • Assisting in the resolution of issues related to payment arrangements, scheduling, or contract execution.

Skills and experience required:

• Expert knowledge of crude oil and condensate market fundamentals, including supply and demand dynamics, pricing mechanisms, blending characteristics, logistics, regulations, operations, and contractual terms related to the purchase and sale of crude oil.
• Established industry relationships and contacts within the relevant product and geographic markets.
• Significant experience in the physical trading of crude oil and related petroleum commodities.
• Knowledge of and experience with derivative and hedging transactions.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully execute trading strategies based on market analysis.
• Expertise in identifying and executing arbitrage opportunities.
• Experience sourcing crude streams and managing blending activities as required.
• Expertise in managing storage facilities.
• Strong leadership skills and work ethic, with exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.
• Professional presence and strong interpersonal skills. Comfortable working in a multicultural environment and able to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining sound judgment.
• Complete fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Middle Office, Back Office, and other departments.

How to apply:

• Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
• Please upload your CV in English.

About Eni

Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy - a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.

Working at Eni

At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual , continuous training , and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process . Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.

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