Clean Products Trader

Repsol•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Clean Products Trader is responsible for developing and executing trading strategies across middle distillate markets, including diesel, jet fuel, gasoil and related products. The role combines market analysis, commercial relationship management, physical trading execution, risk management and value optimization across regional and international markets. The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, manage trading positions, negotiate transactions with counterparties and collaborate closely with operations, logistics, credit, risk and finance teams to maximize profitability while ensuring compliance with company policies and risk limits. Also has to work closely with the Madrid and Singapore office to impulse the Strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance or related discipline.
Minimum 4 plus years of experience in physical oil trading, refined products trading or related commercial activities.
Strong understanding of middle distillates markets, refinery economics and logistics.
Knowledge of trading contracts, pricing mechanisms and risk management principles.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
Proven ability to perform in fast-paced and highly competitive trading environments.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in the US domestic market and waterborne market.
Established industry network among customers, suppliers and market participants.
International market exposure.
Knowledge of storage, blending and inventory optimization strategies.
Familiarity with trading and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute physical trading strategies for middle distillate products following the business line directions.
Negotiate and execute purchase and sale transactions with suppliers, customers and trading counterparties.
Build and maintain strong commercial relationships with market participants and other business units within Repsol Group.
Monitor market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, refinery operations and pricing dynamics.
Generate business opportunities consistent with the company's commercial and trading objectives.
Conduct fundamental and market analysis to identify trading opportunities.
Monitor pricing trends, freight markets, refinery economics and competitive activity.
Develop market views and trading recommendations.
Maintain awareness of geopolitical, macroeconomic and regulatory developments affecting middle distillates markets.
Manage trading exposure within approved risk limits.
Evaluate market, operational and counterparty risks associated with trading activities.
Support the design and execution of hedging strategies when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with internal risk management policies and procedures.
Execute the complete trade lifecycle from opportunity identification through deal closure and post-trade monitoring.
Coordinate with operations, logistics and chartering teams to ensure successful execution of physical transactions.
Monitor contractual performance and resolve operational issues impacting profitability.
Work closely with Operations, Credit, Legal, Finance, Risk Management and Back Office teams.
Provide market intelligence and commercial input to support business decisions.
Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at expanding trading activities and market presence.