System Trader

ExxonMobil

2 - 5 years

Spring

Posted: 22/05/2026

Job Description

Job Group Capability

Trading

Job Group

Trading

Job Role Description

Executes physical trading activities to balance supply and demand within the ExxonMobil system, based on signals from Optimizers. Optimizes the value of supply system trades by identifying and capturing highest value opportunities. Focuses exclusively on supply chain balancing trades. Identifies hedging requirements but is not authorized to trade derivatives

Job Role Responsibilities

Collaborate with Optimizers to implement commercial strategies that ensure system balance and maximize value through identification and capture of highest value alternatives
Execute short-term purchases and sales of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, biofuels, environmental / emissions credits, power, and related services in alignment with optimization signals
Maintain up to date knowledge of market fundamentals, trading practices, regulations, and standard industry contracting norms
Develop and sustain relationships with market participants to support timely and efficient execution
Ensure all trading activities comply with ExxonMobil guidelines, functional requirements, and applicable regulations
Manage transactions and contracts through the entire supply cycle, ensuring accurate documentation in relevant systems
Participate in optimization strategy development and provide market insights to support value chain decisions
Identify hedging requirements for executed physical trades and communicate them to the appropriate team for action

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.