Trader, Natural Gas (Supply Chain)
Core
Lead a new natural gas trading team to execute physical and financial transactions, optimize supply chains, and secure cost-effective energy commodities for SpaceX's launch operations and vehicle production.
Role type
Senior IC natural gas trader (supply chain)
Builds
Physical and financial natural gas transactions, supply optimization strategies, and P&L management for launch and production fuel needs.
Domain
Energy commodities (natural gas), aerospace supply chain
Required skills
natural gas trading, physical and financial trading strategies, risk management, contract negotiation, market analysis, team leadership, regulatory compliance (CFTC/FERC), P&L management
Preferred skills
pipeline/storage optimization, LNG sector knowledge, Python/SQL/PowerBI proficiency, trade capture systems (Endur), global supply base sourcing
Technologies
Endur, SQL, PowerBI, Python, Excel
Responsibilities
Establish and lead a lean natural gas trading team; develop and execute directional, spread, physical, and financial trading strategies; identify pricing inefficiencies and manage P&L; manage trading positions based on market and operational signals; act as market intelligence provider; benchmark and analyze performance metrics; recruit and mentor traders; maintain stakeholder relationships; conduct market and counterparty analysis; execute RFIs, RFPs, and negotiate multimillion-dollar contracts; build a team for supply/demand analysis and strategy development; ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership