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We are seeking an experienced Physical Natural Gas Trader to join our North American trading desk. The ideal candidate will be responsible for originating, executing, and optimizing physical gas transactions across key North American markets (e.g., Henry Hub, Station 85, TGP 500L, SONAT, Dominion, etc.). This role requires strong market insight, commercial acumen, and a deep understanding of physical gas logistics, pipeline operations, and storage optimization. A successful candidate will have a proven track record of P& L generation and market performance.

What You Will Do

• Originate and execute physical natural gas transactions in short-term and long-term markets.
• Manage daily scheduling and nominations with pipeline operators and counter-parties.
• Monitor market fundamentals, pipeline constraints, weather patterns, and storage activity to inform trading strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with producers, utilities, marketers, and end-users.
• Coordinate with internal teams (scheduling, risk, credit, legal, and operations) to ensure seamless deal execution and compliance.
• Identify and capitalize on arbitrage, basis, and locational spread opportunities.
• Utilize ETRM systems for deal entry, trade capture, and position management.
• Ensure compliance with all internal risk policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., FERC, NAESB, CFTC).

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Energy Management or Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in North American physical natural gas trading
• Strong knowledge of key North American hubs, storage assets, and pipeline systems
• Proficient in ETRM systems (e.g., Endur, Allegro, TriplePoint) and market data tools (e.g., ICE, NGI, Genscape, Bloomberg)

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with asset-backed trading or optimization of firm transport and storage
• Exposure to power markets, LNG, or related energy commodities
• Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Excel, VBA, or Python

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Energy Services markets natural gas throughout North America. Our team provides a full line of services, including purchasing, sales, transportation, scheduling, storage, hedging, asset optimization and market analysis, with the expertise necessary to provide innovative energy solutions across the natural gas and electricity value chains.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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