East Natural Gas Trader

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About the Role

ExxonMobil's Americas Gas & Power Trading group is looking for a Natural Gas Trader to join our East Region Book, reporting directly to East Book Lead. This is a seat at one of the largest energy companies in the world, with access to a physical asset base, supply portfolio, and market intelligence that independent trading houses simply cannot replicate. You will be responsible for trading physical natural gas across the East U.S. market spanning from Texas, Gulf, and Southeast to the Northeast - managing daily cash and forward positions, buildin g and optimizing term deals, analyzing supply/demand fundamentals, and developing counterparty relationships across producers, utilities, pipelines, and end-users. You will work in close coordination with scheduling, risk, and origination and market analytics teams to maximize the value of ExxonMobil's East region book.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute physical natural gas trades across prompt and near-term markets in the Eastern U.S., including key hubs and basis markets relevant to the region
• Manage and optimize physical gas transport and storage assets, ensuring maximum value creation
• Develop and manage counterparty relationships with producers and end-users
• Analyze supply/demand fundamentals, pipeline flows, storage, and weather to inform trading strategy
• Collaborate with scheduling, risk management, origination, and market analytics teams to optimize book positioning
• Contribute to the growth and development of the East region book in alignment with the broader Americas Gas & Power strategy

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in physical natural gas trading
• Bachelor's degree required
• Understanding of Eastern U.S. gas markets, infrastructure, and basin dynamics
• Demonstrated analytical ability and commercial instinct
• Collaborative mindset - this role is about building something, not just running a position

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