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Selby Jennings

Crude Oil Trader

Selby Jennings, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview

I am currently seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven

Senior Crude Oil Trader

to join my clients Houston-based trading team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to generate speculative P&L across both physical and paper barrels, with deep expertise in sour crude grades and Gulf Coast markets. Responsibilities

Execute speculative trades across physical and financial crude oil markets, with a focus on sour grades (e.g., TI/Brent, Brent/Dubai). Identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities, particularly in export markets and Mexican crude flows. Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, suppliers, and logistics providers. Collaborate with analytics, operations, and risk teams to optimize trading strategies and manage exposures. Monitor market trends, geopolitical developments, and supply-demand dynamics to inform trading decisions. Qualifications

Proven track record of generating speculative P&L across both physical and paper crude oil barrels. Strong comfort and experience trading sour grades on a speculative basis. Deep familiarity with Gulf Coast crude markets (excluding MEH and Midland). Experience with export arbitrage strategies and Mexican crude markets. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Finance Industries

Investment Management Note:

This description reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It omits extraneous listings and boilerplate unrelated to the position.

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