Trader – Middle Distillates

What’s the role?The 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.The 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.What You’ll Be DoingYou 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.Grow and manage the Americas Middle Distillate business, contributing to the Global Middle Distillates trading group and broader group targets through added-value and integrative activitiesManage a portfolio/trading book and take accountability for P&L of defined area. Trade physical and financial products typically for a single commodity/ geographic regionMaintain the overview of the risk position for the relevant book and coordinate with mid-office to resolve any issuesTake full accountability for the profitability of a deal throughout the life of the dealImprove and optimize existing supply flows and devise or implement new value propositionsGather and share valuable market and competitive intelligence across product groups and locationsWork closely with the internal regional stakeholders on supply and sourcing strategiesManage the details of complex price exposure correctly and skilfullyDrive Short-/Medium-Term Business Development (BD) Agenda, working alongside the business development/origination teamsWhat You BringThe candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basisBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience requiredAt least 3 years of physical oil trading experience, with proven record of P&L ownership and confidence to performAbility to develop fundamentally based trading strategies as well as technical trading strategies to increase value generation on multiple levelsConsistently demonstrated strong commercial acumen and astute focus on bottom-line profitability, inquisitive, with the ability to analyze and drill into detailsHighly numerate with good analytical capacities and have a healthy appetite for riskCreative in identifying, assessing and delivering opportunitiesCollaborative and team playerAbility to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, effective communication skills to influence with all levels in the organization and across culturesProven track record in interacting and managing customers and other stakeholders with strong outcomes in negotiating, concluding and operating deals and partnershipsExcellent understanding of price exposure managementAn independent, self-starter attitude, strong work ethos and professional maturity are necessary to succeed in this roleStrong desire to develop their career in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environmentWhat We OfferThe 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.For 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.Additionally, 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.You 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.You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition togetherContinuously grow the transferable skills you need to get aheadWork at the forefront of technology, trends, and practicesCollaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertiseAchieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourselfPerform 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 worldTake advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parentsJoin 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 applyGrow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teamsGain access to a wide range of training and development programmesWe'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.Shell in The United StatesShell 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.We 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.We 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.We 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.