Power Trading Lead

Phillips 66 • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

As the Power Trading Lead this role sits at the center of the company’s commercial strategy, providing senior leadership across power trading activities in North America. You’ll bring deep market perspective, strong commercial judgment, and a collaborative mindset to a fast-paced, high-impact environment, with the opportunity to shape how the organization competes, grows, and creates value across evolving power markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, finance, or a related field
• 15 or more years of progressive responsibility across power markets and related commercial activities and extensive experience in energy or commodity trading
• 10 or more years of people leadership experience, including building, leading, and environments
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Nice To Haves

• Experience establishing, growing, or transforming a power trading desk or commercial platform
• Deep knowledge of North American physical and financial power markets, with exposure to adjacent commodities such as natural gas
• Demonstrated track record of creating value through trading, origination, or structured commercial transactions
• Experience navigating regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements in energy markets
• Comfort evaluating and implementing trading systems, analytics, or technology solutions to support scalable operations
• Proven ability to manage large, integrated trading portfolios, balancing commercial opportunity with disciplined risk management
• Strong commercial judgment and financial acumen, with the ability to translate market dynamics into clear strategies and business outcomes
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience partnering across functions and influencing senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and day-to-day operation of a North America power trading portfolio, translating market insight into disciplined trading and origination strategies that create sustainable value.
• Direct trading activity across spot and term physical markets and financial instruments, managing portfolio risk and ensuring alignment to an established portfolio strategy.
• Provide forward price forecasts and guide supply planning, shaping clear market views that support sound commercial decisions.
• Contribute to broader trading strategy by identifying long-term opportunities and helping the business respond to evolving market dynamics.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing trading team, setting clear expectations, coaching talent, and holding the group accountable for results.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to structure transactions, negotiate commercial terms, and strengthen value-chain relationships.
• Ensure all trading activities operate within robust risk, compliance, and governance frameworks, working proactively with Legal, Credit, and Compliance.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of tools, systems, and processes that enable smarter decision-making, scalable operations, and consistent performance.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior