Senior Gas Trader

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About the role

We are seeking an, experienced Gas Trader to strengthen our London trading team.  This is a high‑impact role for a Gas Trader with a strong track record of proprietary trading P&L generation in European gas markets.  You will identify opportunities in the gas markets by leveraging market insight & quantitative analysis, then design and execute forward‑market trade strategies across GB & EU curves.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute directional and spread trade strategies across UK and Europe gas curves.
• Manage positions down the curve in response to fundamental, technical, fuel /emission prices and weather‑driven signals.
• Identify pricing inefficiencies and distortions between markets, tenors, and products to generate P&L.

Market Analysis & Modelling

• Analyse fundamental, regulatory, and market data to generate trade ideas and stress‑test scenarios.
• Collaborate with quants to enhance models, including inputs to volatility and cross‑commodity dynamics.
• Work with the analyst team to maintain gas supply/demand models factoring in both European and global dynamics.

Risk & Performance Management

• Take ownership of trade strategies using VAR limits, P&L performance & trade management techniques.  Work with Risk to maintain accurate position management.
• Adhere strictly to compliance and regulatory guidelines applicable to European and UK gas markets and to ExxonMobil policies.

Collaboration & Market Engagement

• Have & maintain strong relationships with brokers, market participants, and counterparties to support deal flow business and market access.
• Work internally with origination, the operations team and contribute to widening desk capability and strategy development.  Mentor and help to develop junior team members.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Track Record

• 2-5 years trading UK/EU gas markets with a demonstrable speculative P&L and proven commercial impact.
• Deep understanding of gas markets, ideally including experience with pipeline/storage optimization.
• Strong relationships with market counterparties and experience of deal development.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in analysing large datasets; working knowledge of Python, SQL, and advanced Excel preferred.
• Ability to work with quantitative teams on improving models, signals, and analytics that support trading strategy.

Competencies

• Highly numerate, decisive, and comfortable taking well considered risk.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate trade rationale clearly.
• Strong situational awareness, discipline, and an ability to operate effectively in fast‑moving markets.

Functional Skills

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Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.

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