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Position Summary This Trading Position executes physical & financial trading strategies across NGLs and Petrochemicals to manage risk and capture margin opportunities. The role balances asset‑backed trading strategies and hedge execution with discretionary overlays, leveraging analytics and market insights to optimize outcomes of the NGL portfolio.
NGL & Petrochemicals Trader has two primary objectives:
Execute physical and financial NGL Petrochemical trading strategies across physical volumes, futures, swaps, and options to deliver incremental margin
Manage book‑level exposure with disciplined adherence to limits and controls
Key Responsibilities Trading & Hedge Execution
Build and trade MPC’s physical and financial NGL and Petrochemical portfolio in the US markets
Enter and manage derivative positions across NGL and Petrochemical exchanges and OTC
Align hedging overlays with book‑level physical exposures and risk appetite
Execute discretionary spreads and options structures within delegated authority
Risk & Compliance
Operate within approved position limits, liquidity, and stress limits and record exceptions per policy
Partner with Middle Office to validate mark‑to‑market, P&L attribution, and limit usage
Ensure compliance with governance protocols and exchange trading rules
Market Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with NGL and Petrochemical partners and counterparties in US markets
Prepare periodic reports on market activities and competitive developments to ensure MPC remains a competitive player
Market & Analytics Integration
Use curve analytics, signals, and fundamentals to inform entries and exits as well as to optimize economic value added from short‑term NGL purchases, sales, and exchanges
Maintain trade journals and post‑trade reviews to institutionalize learning
Cross‑Functional Interfaces
Engage with analytics to improve models, pricing tools, and dashboards
Coordinate with NGL and Petrochemical marketing & scheduling teams to align on supply forecasts, transaction structures, transport feasibility, and delivery timing to maximize market structure value
Coordinate volume allocation for NGL and Petrochemical within respective trading & marketing groups (e.g., volume for trading, contractually obligated volumes, refinery needs, etc.)
Collaborate with Supply, Trading, & Origination and NGL and Petrochemical Marketing teams to develop overall portfolio exposure view and align financial and physical positions
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Five (5) or more years of experience in Trading or Marketing including profit/loss responsibility for Product Trading, Contract Negotiation and Scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe).
Skills
Commercial & Financial Acumen
Execution Discipline
Risk Mindset
Analytical Fluency
Decision Making
Entrepreneurship
Location: Houston, TX
Estimated Travel: Up to 10%
This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Houston, Texas
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID: 00019770
Location Address: 500 Dallas St Ste 2900
Education: Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group: Full time
Employee Subgroup: Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
Position Summary This Trading Position executes physical & financial trading strategies across NGLs and Petrochemicals to manage risk and capture margin opportunities. The role balances asset‑backed trading strategies and hedge execution with discretionary overlays, leveraging analytics and market insights to optimize outcomes of the NGL portfolio.
NGL & Petrochemicals Trader has two primary objectives:
Execute physical and financial NGL Petrochemical trading strategies across physical volumes, futures, swaps, and options to deliver incremental margin
Manage book‑level exposure with disciplined adherence to limits and controls
Key Responsibilities Trading & Hedge Execution
Build and trade MPC’s physical and financial NGL and Petrochemical portfolio in the US markets
Enter and manage derivative positions across NGL and Petrochemical exchanges and OTC
Align hedging overlays with book‑level physical exposures and risk appetite
Execute discretionary spreads and options structures within delegated authority
Risk & Compliance
Operate within approved position limits, liquidity, and stress limits and record exceptions per policy
Partner with Middle Office to validate mark‑to‑market, P&L attribution, and limit usage
Ensure compliance with governance protocols and exchange trading rules
Market Development
Build and maintain strong relationships with NGL and Petrochemical partners and counterparties in US markets
Prepare periodic reports on market activities and competitive developments to ensure MPC remains a competitive player
Market & Analytics Integration
Use curve analytics, signals, and fundamentals to inform entries and exits as well as to optimize economic value added from short‑term NGL purchases, sales, and exchanges
Maintain trade journals and post‑trade reviews to institutionalize learning
Cross‑Functional Interfaces
Engage with analytics to improve models, pricing tools, and dashboards
Coordinate with NGL and Petrochemical marketing & scheduling teams to align on supply forecasts, transaction structures, transport feasibility, and delivery timing to maximize market structure value
Coordinate volume allocation for NGL and Petrochemical within respective trading & marketing groups (e.g., volume for trading, contractually obligated volumes, refinery needs, etc.)
Collaborate with Supply, Trading, & Origination and NGL and Petrochemical Marketing teams to develop overall portfolio exposure view and align financial and physical positions
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required.
Five (5) or more years of experience in Trading or Marketing including profit/loss responsibility for Product Trading, Contract Negotiation and Scheduling (rail, truck, vessel and pipe).
Skills
Commercial & Financial Acumen
Execution Discipline
Risk Mindset
Analytical Fluency
Decision Making
Entrepreneurship
Location: Houston, TX
Estimated Travel: Up to 10%
This position is part of a job family with multiple grade levels. The successful candidate will be placed at a level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
Houston, Texas
Additional locations:
Job Requisition ID: 00019770
Location Address: 500 Dallas St Ste 2900
Education: Bachelors (Required)
Employee Group: Full time
Employee Subgroup: Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company‑sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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