Trader - Full Time

Location: Texas, United States of America.
What’s the role? 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.
What you’ll be doing Primary responsibility for trading Middle Distillates across the Americas as part of the Global Middle Distillates desk.
Work closely with 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 the 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 its life cycle.
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 BD/origination teams.
What you bring 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 a proven record of P&L ownership.
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 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.
Independent, self‑starter attitude, strong work ethos, and professional maturity necessary to succeed in this role.
Strong desire to develop their career in a fast‑paced and evolving commercial environment.
What we offer 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. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, business travel accident insurance, occupational accidental death benefit programs, company pension plan, 401(k) plan, paid leave up to 6 weeks vacation, up to 11 paid holidays, parental leave offering 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non‑birthing parents. Eligible for short‑term disability up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% base pay and long‑term disability insurance. Additional compensation may be provided for discretionary long‑term incentives.
EEO Statement Shell participates in E‑Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities. As a US Federal Contractor, hiring selections are subject to periodic audit review and documentation of your selections should be maintained for a period of three calendar years. It is the policy of Shell in the U.S. to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Shell prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. All employees are expected to support this policy and contribute to an environment of equal opportunity. If you need an accommodation for a disability during the resourcing process, please speak with an HR representative.

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