Energy Sector Momentum Trader (Remote, Funded) — Phoenix, AZ

An energy sector momentum trader at Maverick focuses on the US energy complex — exploration and production, midstream pipelines, refiners, and oilfield services. The sector is cyclical, commodity-driven, and politically sensitive, which makes it both volatile and tradeable for someone who understands the macro and capital-cycle dynamics behind it.

Phoenix has become one of the fastest-growing financial centers in the country over the last decade — Charles Schwab, USAA, Northern Trust, and a wave of fintech operations have moved meaningful headcount to the metro. Mountain Time gives traders a 7:30am market open, leaving a clean afternoon for non-screen work. The low cost of living and strong infrastructure make this a popular relocation destination for remote traders.

Large-cap integrated names (XOM, CVX) for option liquidity and stability, E&P names for leveraged exposure to crude moves, midstream MLPs and corporations for income-plus-momentum plays, and refiners for the crack-spread cycle. ETFs (XLE, XOP, OIH) for thematic exposure.

Energy carries commodity correlation risk, geopolitical headline risk, and overnight gap risk on weekend news. Maverick caps single-name exposure, total sector exposure, and requires hedging plans for positions held over major inventory or OPEC events.

Energy is one of the most cyclical sectors in US markets and one of the most tradeable when you understand the capital cycle. Maverick funds specialists here because the macro-fundamental linkage rewards expertise that doesn't translate from other sectors.

Traders who already follow crude, natural gas, and the OPEC calendar as part of their daily routine

People with a macro mindset — energy moves on geopolitics as much as fundamentals

Candidates with patience for cyclical positioning, not just short-term momentum

Traders who can size for headline risk over weekends and holidays