Trader Middle Distillates

Trading & Supply Products Trader

The purpose of the Trading & Supply Products business is to maximize sustained value creation in oil products markets with effective management of HSSE performance and the necessary controls for regulated business activities, in support of overarching Downstream objectives of material cash generation and high return on capital.

The scope of the Trading and Supply (T&S) business encompasses all activities globally from lifting fuel components/products from equity refining and purchasing fuel components/products from third parties, to delivering finished products to branded Marketing businesses and selling fuel products/components to counterparties, including global proprietary trading of fuels components/products.

You will primarily be responsible for trading Middle Distillates across the Americas and will be part of the Global Middle Distillates desk. In addition, as a trader on the desk, you will work closely with both local and global teams to formulate and execute trading strategies for the products under your responsibility.

Grow and manage the Americas Middle Distillate business, contributing to the Global Middle Distillates trading group and broader group targets through added-value and integrative activities

Manage a portfolio/trading book and take accountability for P&L of defined area. Trade physical and financial products typically for a single commodity/ geographic region

Maintain the overview of the risk position for the relevant book and coordinate with mid-office to resolve any issues

Take full accountability for the profitability of a deal throughout the life of the deal

Improve and optimize existing supply flows and devise or implement new value propositions

Gather and share valuable market and competitive intelligence across product groups and locations

Work closely with the internal regional stakeholders on supply and sourcing strategies

Manage the details of complex price exposure correctly and skilfully

Drive Short-/Medium-Term Business Development (BD) Agenda, working alongside the business development/origination teams

The candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required

At least 3 years of physical oil trading experience, with proven record of P&L ownership and confidence to perform

Ability to develop fundamentally based trading strategies as well as technical trading strategies to increase value generation on multiple levels

Consistently demonstrated strong commercial acumen and astute focus on bottom-line profitability, inquisitive, with the ability to analyze and drill into details

Highly numerate with good analytical capacities and have a healthy appetite for risk

Creative in identifying, assessing and delivering opportunities

Collaborative and team player

Ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, effective communication skills to influence with all levels in the organization and across cultures

Proven track record in interacting and managing customers and other stakeholders with strong outcomes in negotiating, concluding and operating deals and partnerships

Excellent understanding of price exposure management

An independent, self-starter attitude, strong work ethos and professional maturity are necessary to succeed in this role

Strong desire to develop their career in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment

The base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $240,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

You'll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world

Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. Pennzoil made from natural gas.

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.