Sr 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.