Position Summary

The Trading & Supply Analyst supports the Supply and Trading teams by assisting with the implementation of U.S. Energy's strategy and learning to analyze economic drivers and market risks. This role also focuses on analyzing internal data and market trends to build valuation models that guide trading decisions. The analyst will gain exposure to supply origination processes, basic P&L concepts, risk management, hedging strategies, and new market opportunities. Working closely with supply managers and traders at U.S. Energy, this entry-level position provides hands-on experience in energy markets and trading operations through cross-functional collaboration.

This position will be located in Houston, TX.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in developing a daily, weekly, and monthly pricing strategy in coordination with regional Supply and Trading teams.
Coordinate and communicate with Marketing and Operations in order to achieve expectations around supply needs.
Learn to identify and understand economic drivers around new market opportunities and its associated risks.
Learn how to originate supply in conjunction with Gas and Distillate traders and corresponding system entries for inventory system terminals and thruputs.
Learn how to manager financial and physical derivates positions (i.e. swaps, spreads, basis, etc.)
Help assess/execute daily petroleum purchases that provide physical product into the regional markets and trading positions that serve as hedges against market volatility
Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

Required

Bachelors degree in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, Business or related field
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Interest in Energy markets and trading
Effective communication and teamwork skills

DIVISION

U.S. Energy

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

U.S. Venture, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.

Trading & Supply Analyst

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