Trader

Job summary

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

This role will be responsible for trading and optimizing around key assets in the Midcon Region. The Asset Optimizer will be active in cash, index, and forward natural gas markets to generate income. As a member of the West Natural Gas Trading Team, you will be responsible for the following:

Generating trading and optimization income through acquisition of transportation and storage assets.

Delivering material contributions to P&L Targets through day activity; pipeline outreach; and short to midterm asset origination opportunities.

Working alongside Marketing and Origination teammates to generate customer opportunities on both the production and consumer side of the gas market

Accountabilities

In this role, you will develop and execute the regional strategy for asset and customer acquisition. Additionally, you will be expected to manage forward exposure of a large book and strategically hedge and optimize the forward position. You will work closely with our Analytics team to build and improve our supply/demand models for the Midcon region. We are looking for a high-level contributor with a commitment to integrity and BP's Code of Conduct.

Who you will work with

The Asset Optimization Midcon team is a team of traders that manage the US Midcon physical natural gas business in Omaha, Nebraska. Working closely with Marketing and Origination, Transportation and Operation teams and other Trading, Marketing and Analytics teams in Houston and Calgary this team operates on the majority of the pipelines and storage locations in the Midcon and serves hundreds of customers. This is an experienced and entrepreneurial group that creates sustainable value by understanding the Natural Gas infrastructure, structures trading strategies and provides solutions for customers.

Requirements

Direct experience managing a large physical trading book

Minimum 5 Years of physical gas trading experience in either the Midcon, Midwest, or West Regions

Solid understanding of trading physical and financial natural gas instruments

Experience with Strategy Development and Execution

Strong relationships with pipelines and customer in the Midcon Region

Why join BP

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Authenticity, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital Automation, Digital Collaboration, Digital Communication, Digital fluency, Digital Visualization, Diversity, equity and inclusion, Exposure Management, Group Problem Solving, Influencing, Listening, Market Knowledge, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Presenting, Statistics, Strategic Thinking {+ 5 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.