Senior Trader - Distillate

Job Group Capability

Trading

Trading

Exxon Mobil 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.

• 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 counter parties, refiners, brokers, and customers.

• 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.

Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading

Negotiation

Opportunity & Market Identification

Trading Market Analysis

Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis

Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation

Strategic Contract Development

Optionality Valuation

Trading Scheduling

Deal Structuring

Financial Markets Execution

Market Pricing Mechanisms