LNG Physical Trader

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position LNG Physical Trader located in London, Greater London UK through October 20th at 11:59 p.m . Supply and Trading (S&T) is the commercial link to the market for Upstream and Downstream & Chemicals (DS&C). S&T applies its knowledge of commodity markets, the wellhead-to-customer value chain and transportation logistics in the crude, gas, and refined products markets to maximize the value of enterprise assets and enable the commercial success of Upstream and DS&C. S&T buys, sells, and supplies crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and gas liquids to support Chevron's crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network. S&T integrates enterprise-wide supply and trading capabilities to capture commercial opportunities across the entire value chain through commercial functional excellence. Gas Supply and Trading (GSAT) London markets and trades around Chevron's NGL and LNG assets as well as is responsible for managing the company's activities in the European Natural Gas market. GSAT is tightly integrated with internal Value Chain Optimization (VCO) organizations and Upstream to capture opportunities across the entire wellhead-to-customer value chain. The team collects and leverages market intelligence to deliver incremental value and enhanced profitability through strategic arbitrage, storage and third-party trading, balancing the Chevron system and proactively managing changing flows to ensure flow assurance. The Global LNG team originates and trades 3rd party contracts and trades capacity in infrastructure to manage the portfolio. The LNG and Nat Gas teams are highly integrated, reporting to the same manager. The desk is active in the global markets and is expanding in line with the significant growth in Chevron's Atlantic Basin LNG and Nat Gas businesses. This position of LNG Trader located in London will be a critical member of the Global Physical Team having responsibility for trading LNG both from Chevron's Upstream assets as well as trading 3rd Party Volumes. With offices in Perth, Singapore, London, Houston and Calgary our global teams procure, transport, and market pipeline and seaborn gas products to maximize the value of Chevron's Upstream production. We work in close collaboration with Chevron Shipping, Pipeline and Power and third parties to transport gas for internal and external customers around the world. Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:

• Trade physical LNG cargoes sourced in the Atlantic basin, Middle East and India as well as drive global optimisations in conjunction with the global team.
• Demonstrated understanding and utilization of the properties of LNG, trade flows, fundamental market analysis, pricing, transportation, risk management and supply chain economics to assist in developing arbitrage opportunities and strategies.
• Actively participate with the global GSAT teams (traders & analysts) to develop the global LNG team's fundamental supply and demand viewpoint and drive physical and financial trading strategies in the Trading time horizon, always with a sharp focus on earnings generation and control of associated risks.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships in line with Atlantic Basin LNG expansion, collaborate closely with other business units, traders, analysts, and schedulers within a global diverse team and with external trading partners.
• Work alongside the LNG Financial Traders and act as Subject Matter Expert for LNG across the wider Chevron enterprise.
• Work closely with Origination to identify, evaluate and negotiate structured trading opportunities.
• Participate in the activities of the desk consistent with Chevron policy and controls.
  
  Minimum 2 years of trading experience in the LNG market, specifically in the Atlantic Basin
• Experience in LNG contract negotiations
• An academic degree is required in one of the relevant fields, such as: Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or Marketing.
• Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability in applying and leveraging digital tools and technology (strong Excel/VBA/PowerPoint) to provide solutions, and quantifying risks to support trading strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and to represent the strategy and the team both internally and externally in a concise and articulate way, both orally and in writing.
• Energized team player who will be able to assume considerable responsibilities in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with a focus on achieving sustainable business results.
  
  Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
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• Chevron is striving to be an employer of choice and leader for an inclusive and diverse workplace where we are actively supporting the promotion of equality for all employees at all levels
• Chevron is working to close any gender gap where it may exist; equal pay or enabling a representative and meritocratic progression to careers and reaching senior roles across the organisation
• Chevron is focused on growing a culture where people with disabilities can excel through support in role and long-term career opportunities including workplace adjustments.
• Chevron considers itself a learning and flexible employer and want to support everyone to bring their best self to every day, Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.