South Jersey Industries · 11 hours ago
Senior Natural Gas Trader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $222K/yr
12+ years expSouth Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to over 700,000 customers. The Senior Natural Gas Trader is responsible for executing trading strategies in wholesale markets, managing market exposure, and supporting business development through relationship building and deal origination.
Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Execute physical and financial natural gas trades to optimize portfolio performance and maximize trading earnings in alignment with approved risk limits and policies
Actively manage real‑time market exposure, including daily gas, term supply, transportation capacity, and related financial instruments
Analyze market conditions, price volatility, basis relationships, and regional supply‑demand dynamics to identify and capture trading opportunities
Structure and evaluate transactions considering pricing, basis, transportation, fuel, counterparty risk, and contractual terms to ensure favorable and compliant deal outcomes
Support business development initiatives by cultivating and maintaining relationships with producers, marketers, utilities, asset owners, and other market participants
Identify and originate new trading, optimization, and wholesale service opportunities that align with the company’s commercial objectives
Communicate real‑time market intelligence, pricing insights, and portfolio impacts to internal trading, commercial, and risk management teams
Contribute market insight and trade‑level detail to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
Ensure accurate trade entry, documentation, and coordination with scheduling, risk, and back‑office functions
Maintain the confidentiality of trading strategies, positions, and proprietary corporate information
Demonstrate strong professionalism, accountability, and adaptability in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven trading environment
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience trading daily and term physical gas, basis swaps, index instruments, and NYMEX derivatives
Strong understanding of interstate pipeline transportation, capacity optimization, fuel economics, and regional basis dynamics
Demonstrated experience managing and hedging market risk through both physical and financial instruments
Established industry relationships and market contacts, supporting trading and business development efforts
Demonstrated skill in identifying, structuring, and executing profitable trading and business opportunities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for market analysis, valuation, and communication
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience
At least 5 years of direct trading experience in physical and financial natural gas markets
Master's degree with 8 years of experience
At least 5 years of trading and risk management experience in natural gas market
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Benefits
Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Company
South Jersey Industries
South Jersey Industries is a publicly held energy services holding company for a natural gas utility and other, non-regulated companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-02-23Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Renna
President and CEO
Steven R. Cocchi
SVP, Chief Operating Officer
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