Trading Operations Analyst

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

The Trading Analyst supports the Natural Gas (NG), Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and Petrochemical commercial teams by providing commercial, market, and analytical insights across domestic trading lines of business. This role works closely with traders, schedulers, BP&A and plant personnel who execute physical purchases, sales, buy‑sells, and exchanges for petrochemical products coast‑to‑coast. This position is a growth opportunity for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills and a clear interest in a commercial or trading career.

The Trading Analyst will develop a deep understanding of Petrochemical supply, demand, and market fundamentals while performing a critical function on a fast‑paced and expanding team. While the role primarily supports Findlay based traders, the broader NG/NGL/Petrochemical analyst team is distributed across multiple corporate offices. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and demonstrates strong communication, organization, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

While the focus of this role is petrochemical activities, a successful candidate will have exposure to members of the natural gas and natural gas liquids trading teams.

• Compile insightful market commentary incorporating critical pricing, contract, market performance data, economic indicators, and sales/purchase volumes.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and service providers.
• Develop trading and reporting tools to provide value to the organization.
• Provide crucial support in development of the company’s long‑term Petrochemical growth strategy. Coordinate closely with key stakeholders including Business Development, Refining, and RVCO to inform management options in a rapidly growing segment of our business.
• Guide traders as they work closely with back‑office to ensure adherence to controls as defined by Risk and Credit Management Policy.
• Coordinate the Business Plan/Budget for the Marketing and Scheduling organization as well as any other financial forecasting.
• Benchmark and monitor the Scorecard KPI’s produced by the middle office.
• Perform value tracking reporting for Olefins and Aromatics.
• Assist with Strategic Planning Sessions.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and reporting gaps to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Carry out a wide variety of special analysis and administrative duties as they arise.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, economics, engineering, marine or related discipline required.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in commercial, risk, trading analytics, marine, scheduling, accounting or marketing required.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, economics, engineering, marine or related discipline required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in commercial, risk, trading analytics, marine, scheduling, accounting or marketing required.

• Action Planning
• Business Acumen
• Commercial Awareness
• Communication
• Competitor Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Mentoring People
• Process Efficiency Improvements
• Relationship Management
• Results Driven
• Supply Demand Analysis
• Teamwork

Findlay, OH
Relocation:
Available
Estimated Travel:
Up to 10%

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or…