Senior Trader - Distillate

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Job Role Description

ExxonMobil Global Trading is seeking a highly experienced Senior Distillate Trader to join our growing global distillates team. This role focuses on trading physical and paper distillates, optimizing asset value, managing risk, and driving commercial performance across global markets.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Trade ULSD, Jet, Heating Oil, and other distillates across physical and/or paper markets.
• Develop and execute profitable trading strategies using market fundamentals and asset optionality.
• Manage positions, logistics, and inventory in collaboration with Operations and Scheduling teams.
• Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization.
• Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight.
• Ensure strict compliance with company policies, regulations, and risk controls.
• Build strong relationships with counterparties, refiners, brokers, and customers.

Required Qualifications 

• 7-10 years of proven trading experience in distillates markets within an oil major, trading house, or commodity trading firm.
• Proven success trading distillates (ULSD, Jet, Heating Oil, AGO, etc.).
• Deep understanding of supply/demand fundamentals, trade flows, and arbitrage economics.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of commodity risk management practices, including hedging, exposure management, VAR concepts, and derivatives market mechanics.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced, dynamic market environment.

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