Senior Trader - Distillate

ExxonMobil

7 - 10 years

Spring

Posted: 22/05/2026

Job Description

Job Group Capability

Trading

Job Group

Trading

Job Role Description

ExxonMobil 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.

Job Role Responsibilities

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 counterparties, refiners, brokers, and customers.

Required Qualifications

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.

Functional Skills

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

About Company

ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and petrochemical companies, headquartered in Irving, Texas. Formed through the merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999, the company operates across the full spectrum of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, refining, distribution, and petrochemical manufacturing. With operations in over 60 countries, ExxonMobil has a significant global footprint and plays a key role in meeting the world’s energy needs. The company is also investing in advanced technologies focused on carbon capture, hydrogen, and low-emission fuels as part of its commitment to a lower-emission future. ExxonMobil is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XOM.