Advisor, Commercial Trading

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As an Advisor in Commercial Trading Compliance , you'll play a vital role in supporting Phillips 66's dynamic trading operations. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of regulatory compliance and commercial strategy, helping to ensure our trading activities meet the highest standards of integrity and operational excellence. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals across the organization, contribute to meaningful business outcomes, and develop expertise in a fast-paced, evolving industry. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement, we invite you to join our team and make a direct impact on our success.

What You'll Do

• Support the commercial trading team by ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements across North American gas and power markets.
• Provide timely, accurate guidance on compliance and regulatory matters, conduct risk-based trade surveillance, and monitor trading activities to identify and address potential exceptions.
• Evaluate daily trading positions for compliance with exchange limits, maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, and help develop engaging training to increase awareness among trading personnel.
• Collaborate with traders, legal, risk management, and other stakeholders to deliver practical compliance solutions and support internal investigations as needed.
• Interpret and implement regulatory frameworks, partnering with business leaders to design and execute effective compliance processes.
• Develop and maintain procedures, prepare reports, and recommend policy enhancements to help minimize risk and ensure adherence to evolving standards.
• Respond to compliance queries, support regulatory filings, and contribute to a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
• Take a proactive approach to help the organization navigate complex regulatory environments and maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct.

What You'll Bring - Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience supporting a commercial trading function or a relevant internship.
• Strong understanding of compliance principles, regulatory frameworks, and internal controls related to commodity trading.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies to business operations.
• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of CFTC, FERC, and ISO rules for power, gas, and renewables markets.
• Exposure to front- or mid-office trading activities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience using trade surveillance tools such as Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (NTS) or similar systems.
• Familiarity with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems (e.g., Allegro, Right Angle, Aligne, SAP4).
• Proficiency in creating tailored reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI.
• Working knowledge of U.S. commodities regulations, including Dodd-Frank and the Commodity Exchange Act.
• Commercial competence in traded products, markets, and strategies, both physical and financial.
• Experience developing and delivering compliance training or awareness programs.

Compensation Range


This position has a base salary range of $ 106,200 - $129,800.


At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

The Commercial organization works to effectively leverage assets and market knowledge to create additional value within the risk parameters of the Company. We do this by maximizing general interest profitability, enhancing return on capital employed by successfully partnering with the Refining, Transportation and Marketing functions to ensure Value Chain Integration. Our truck and rail fleets support our feedstock and distribution operations. Rail movements are provided via a fleet of more than 10,000 owned and leased rail cars. Truck movements are provided through numerous third-party trucking companies, as well as through our 100 percent-owned subsidiary, Sentinel Transportation LLC.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• 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

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards .


Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence.


Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.


To be considered:


In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 01/30/2026 .

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Houston