Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 23, 2026

Business Unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Whats the role

 

The Senior Products Derivatives Trader will be responsible for trading derivatives in US and global energy markets and in coordination with global market activity generated by Shell Tradings worldwide network. This is a fast-moving, dynamic and successful trading team that supports the Groups short-term requirements and longer-term strategy.

You will be part of the Trading & Supply Products organization which is at the heart of Shells Downstream business.  T&S Products exists as the integrator with the rest of Shell to enable stronger E2E value delivery.  We do so through managing and optimizing the physical supply chain, as well as creating value through proprietary trading. 

Reporting to the Team Lead, Commodity Derivatives Trading (CDT) in Houston, this role will be responsible for the returns of the Products Derivatives trading book for CDT, and the opportunity to drive its growth.  As Shells single market interface to US exchanges for Products futures transactions, you will be part of a wider global team of Sales & Trading, and Specialist Derivatives Traders.

 

What youll be doing

• Managing a proprietary refined products derivatives trading book through careful strategic analysis of the Crude, Products, and Agriculture markets using futures, swaps, and options

• Opportunity to trade the refinery margin and all cuts of the barrel

• Coverage assistance with other roles on the Houston team

• Participation in global team strategy discussions

• Confirming overall trade book accuracy on transactions/exposure/profitability

• Managing internal and external customer flow business and trading around exposure

• Participation in a wide array of business development activities to find new sources of value from internal and external financial counterparties

• Ownership and promotion of CDTs execution platform

• Driving short and medium-term strategy

• 100 percent adherence to all of Shells Policies & Procedures, Code of Conduct and Compliance Manual

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than the current employer

• Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience required

• Minimum of 5 years of combined crude and products derivatives trading.

• Successful energy commodities derivatives trading experience in initiating, implementing, and managing positions/strategies, which have generated consistent profitability over several years

• Experience quoting, executing, and warehousing customer flow

• Business development experience in deal structuring and relationship building with third parties a strong plus

• Highly focused on bottom line profitability and proficient in risk/exposure management

• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional maturity and good work ethics are necessary to succeed in this role. Proven track record in interacting with and managing customers and other stakeholders with good outcome in negotiating and concluding deals.

• A self-starter with a proactive approach to problem solving and displays a strong commercial acumen and knowing how to adapt trading strategies in a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment.  Team chemistry is a must.

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $184,000 - $276,000 per year.  Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.     

 

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

 

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.  For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.  Additional information on Shells US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.

 

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. Youll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another.

Youll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together

• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead

• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices

• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise

• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself

• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working

• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase our pay and benefits packages are among the best in the world.

• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents

• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply

• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams

• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs

We'd like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the worlds most diverse and inclusive companies. You can get to know more about how we're working towards that goal, click here.

 

Shell in The United States

Shell has been in the US for more than 100 years, leading the sector in energy, petrochemicals and refined products.  Today, we provide millions of Americans with the energy needed to heat and cool their homes and power the economy. 

 

We operate in all 50 states, from our Deep Water platforms in the Gulf of America to the Pennsylvania Chemicals complex and our miles of pipelines throughout the US.

 

We reach our customers through our 13,000 branded retail stations, and we are number 1 in gasoline sales. We also own the #1 brand of motor oil in the U.S. Pennzoil made from natural gas.

 

We are excited to play a key role in the move to net carbon emissions while providing the oil and gas needed by society for many decades to come.

 

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