Energy Trader

Determined. Imaginative. Curious. If these are some of the ways you describe yourself — we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The Opportunity

Our US Gas Marketing group is currently looking to add a Gas Trader (South) to the Energy Trading (South) team, based in Houston, TX.

Reporting to the Manager, Energy Trading (South), this position will design, develop and implement physical gas strategies that ensure customers receive their reliable energy. Expertise in negotiating gas transactions and analyzing / monetizing market intelligence will be key in creating value in today’s volatile market.

What you will do

Pro-actively contribute to the financial success of the TCEM Gas Trading Team through the identification, execution, and successful management of both Asset-backed & Proprietary Trades

Negotiate the purchase and sale of daily, monthly, and seasonal gas positions within the Permian, Eagleford, and Haynesville Basins

Support in the deployment of discretionary VAR across the South region through sophisticated and balanced trading strategies

Actively contribute to the development and evolution of deep, broad & proprietary market insights across South region as well as the broader L48

Manage both existing and prospective customer relationships to foster liquidity and opportunities

Work on implementing liquidity, proper governance, and transaction visibility

Manage commodity, transportation and storage positions within company approved limits

Optimize existing & prospective assets / positions to maximize earnings

Understand contractual commitments and scheduling with gas pipelines required

Provide input on economic routing alternatives and other supply options

Provide coverage backup for other regional desk

Minimum Qualifications

Post-Secondary education in Marketing, Business, Finance or a related field

10 years of Gas Trading experience

Proven & demonstrable positive PnL history

Experience articulating fundamentals driving the current and future natural gas market (Supply/Demand/Infrastructure) and making decisions based on this information

Ability to conceptualize & mathematically apply risk / reward proposition to all transaction decisions

Demonstrated ability to interact with Pipeline EBB’s, online exchange (ICE) and pipe transportation scheduling systems

Proven understanding of Capacity Release bidding and execution

Knowledge of energy contracts like Futures, OTC, Options, shaped contracts, collars, and other derivatives

Preferred Qualifications

Proprietary knowledge of, and insight into specific tariffs & operations along ANR, TCO and CGT, as well as regional 3rd Party inter & intrastate pipes across TX, OK, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL, the Carolinas & Others

Strong financial acumen and ability to conceptualize & articulate risk vs opportunity

Familiarity with NAESB type standard agreements & driving increase access to market liquidity

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture, and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting .

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