Cash Trader - Natural Gas

Job Title:

Cash Trader - Natural Gas

Contract Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Cash Trader - Natural Gas

Summary of the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven Associate Natural Gas Cash Trader to join our dynamic trading team. This role is designed for an emerging trading talent who can contribute immediately to daily operations in the daily cash markets, provide backup coverage for the Gulf Coast physical desk, and support forward market trading activities.

The role will work closely with senior traders to further develop commercial acumen, market insights, and execution skills.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the execution and optimization of daily physical natural gas transactions across multiple U.S. regions, with a focus on supporting the cash desk.

Monitor real-time market conditions, pipeline constraints, nominations, and weather impacts to inform trading decisions.

Support the scheduling and balancing of physical gas flows to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.

Collaborate with the forward traders to analyze market structure, basis spreads, and seasonal trends.

Contribute to the development of market views by synthesizing supply/demand data, storage dynamics, and regional pricing signals.

Assist with hedging strategies and maintain exposure reports.

Serve as a backup to the Gulf Coast trader, understanding regional nuances including pipeline capacity, LNG exports, industrial demand, and storage dynamics.

Provide market coverage during absences or high-volume periods.

Maintain internal pricing models, market intelligence tools, and trade logs.

Prepare daily market recaps, trade rationale, and performance summaries.

Collaborate with risk, scheduling, and fundamental analytics teams to ensure aligned market views.

Qualifications & Skills:

2-5 years of experience in energy markets, preferably in trading, scheduling, or market analysis.

Strong understanding of U.S. natural gas market fundamentals, transportation logistics, and physical market mechanics.

Exposure to both cash and forward gas markets is preferred.

Proficiency with trading tools, Excel (including VBA or Python is a plus), and ETRM systems.

Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to make decisions in fast-moving environments.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.