{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0c824a36b187d72ea0ef2c8a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0c824a36b187d72ea0ef2c8a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0c824a36b187d72ea0ef2c8a","title":"Trader – Middle Distillates","description":"Texas, United States of America\n\nJob Family Group:\nTrading Jobs\n\nWorker Type:\nRegular\n\nPosting Start Date:\nMay 19, 2026\n\nBusiness Unit:\nTrading and Supply\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professionals\n\nJob Description:\nWhat’s the role?\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nYou will primarily be responsible for trading Middle Distillates across the Americas and will be part of the Global Middle Distillates desk. In addition, as a trader on the desk, you will work closely with both local and global teams to formulate and execute trading strategies for the products under your responsibility.\nGrow 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\nManage a portfolio/trading book and take accountability for P&L of defined area. Trade physical and financial products typically for a single commodity/ geographic region\nMaintain the overview of the risk position for the relevant book and coordinate with mid-office to resolve any issues\nTake full accountability for the profitability of a deal throughout the life of the deal\nImprove and optimize existing supply flows and devise or implement new value propositions\nGather and share valuable market and competitive intelligence across product groups and locations\nWork closely with the internal regional stakeholders on supply and sourcing strategies\nManage the details of complex price exposure correctly and skilfully\nDrive Short-/Medium-Term Business Development (BD) Agenda, working alongside the business development/origination teams\nWhat you bring\nThe candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required\nAt least 3 years of physical oil trading experience, with proven record of P&L ownership and confidence to perform\nAbility to develop fundamentally based trading strategies as well as technical trading strategies to increase value generation on multiple levels\nConsistently demonstrated strong commercial acumen and astute focus on bottom-line profitability, inquisitive, with the ability to analyze and drill into details\nHighly numerate with good analytical capacities and have a healthy appetite for risk\nCreative in identifying, assessing and delivering opportunities\nCollaborative and team player\nAbility to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, effective communication skills to influence with all levels in the organization and across cultures\nProven track record in interacting and managing customers and other stakeholders with strong outcomes in negotiating, concluding and operating deals and partnerships\nExcellent understanding of price exposure management\nAn independent, self-starter attitude, strong work ethos and professional maturity are necessary to succeed in this role\nStrong desire to develop their career in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment\nWhat we offer\nThe 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.\nFor regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.\nAdditionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.\nYou bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.\nYou’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.\nProgress as a person as we work on the energy transition together\nContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead\nWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices\nCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise\nAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself\nPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world\nTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents\nJoin an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply\nGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams\nGain access to a wide range of training and development programmes\nWe'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. .\nShell in The United States\nShell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.\nWe operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.\nWe reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.\nWe are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.\n-\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPlease note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. 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, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. 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. (“Shell”) 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. 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In addition, as a trader on the desk, you will work closely with both local and global teams to formulate and execute trading strategies for the products under your responsibility.\nGrow 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\nManage a portfolio/trading book and take accountability for P&L of defined area. Trade physical and financial products typically for a single commodity/ geographic region\nMaintain the overview of the risk position for the relevant book and coordinate with mid-office to resolve any issues\nTake full accountability for the profitability of a deal throughout the life of the deal\nImprove and optimize existing supply flows and devise or implement new value propositions\nGather and share valuable market and competitive intelligence across product groups and locations\nWork closely with the internal regional stakeholders on supply and sourcing strategies\nManage the details of complex price exposure correctly and skilfully\nDrive Short-/Medium-Term Business Development (BD) Agenda, working alongside the business development/origination teams\nWhat you bring\nThe candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience required\nAt least 3 years of physical oil trading experience, with proven record of P&L ownership and confidence to perform\nAbility to develop fundamentally based trading strategies as well as technical trading strategies to increase value generation on multiple levels\nConsistently demonstrated strong commercial acumen and astute focus on bottom-line profitability, inquisitive, with the ability to analyze and drill into details\nHighly numerate with good analytical capacities and have a healthy appetite for risk\nCreative in identifying, assessing and delivering opportunities\nCollaborative and team player\nAbility to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, effective communication skills to influence with all levels in the organization and across cultures\nProven track record in interacting and managing customers and other stakeholders with strong outcomes in negotiating, concluding and operating deals and partnerships\nExcellent understanding of price exposure management\nAn independent, self-starter attitude, strong work ethos and professional maturity are necessary to succeed in this role\nStrong desire to develop their career in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment\nWhat we offer\nThe 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.\nFor regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.\nAdditionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays. Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.\nYou bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.\nYou’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.\nProgress as a person as we work on the energy transition together\nContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead\nWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices\nCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise\nAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself\nPerform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world\nTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents\nJoin an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply\nGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams\nGain access to a wide range of training and development programmes\nWe'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. .\nShell in The United States\nShell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products. Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy.\nWe operate in all 50 states, from our Deep-Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.\nWe reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. – Pennzoil® – made from natural gas.\nWe are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.\n-\n\nDISCLAIMER:\nPlease note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. 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, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability. 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. (“Shell”) to provide equal opportunity to all individuals, employees and all qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. 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