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Physical Oil Trader
(Petroleum Products)

Houston, TX, USA

$175,000 - $250,000 + bonus

About the Company

We are working with a well-capitalized, global trading platform expanding its physical oil and refined products business. This is an opportunity to join a highly entrepreneurial team with real access to capital, infrastructure, and global markets.

This role is ideal for a trader who wants to own a book, grow flow, and be rewarded for performance within a collaborative but commercially driven environment.

About the Role

You will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio across physical petroleum products, with a focus on profit generation, market positioning, and client relationships.

This is a front-office, revenue-generating role with the autonomy to develop strategies and expand your footprint.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Trade physical petroleum products including fuel oil, gasoline, diesel, and crude
• Build and grow a profitable trading book (P&L ownership)
• Identify arbitrage opportunities across regions, grades, and logistics
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, counterparties, and end users
• Partner closely with logistics, storage, and operations teams to execute trades
• Monitor market dynamics including supply/demand, pricing dislocations, and geopolitical drivers
• Actively source new business and expand product flow

  • Proven experience trading physical oil or refined products

  • Demonstrated ability to generate P&L and build relationships

  • Strong understanding of market structure, logistics, and pricing

  • Commercial mindset with a track record of originating and executing trades

  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

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