Commodity Trader

A key Optimus client is looking for a sharp, commercially driven Natural Gas Trader to take charge of cash and intra-month trading across the Northeast U.S. This is a high-impact role where speed, instinct, and strategy come together daily. No long-dated curves—just fast-moving, real-time decision-making with a collaborative team that’s dialed into the market.

What You'll Be Doing

– Trading physical gas in the Northeast—cash and intra-month focused

– Shaping prompt month strategies and uncovering short-term arbitrage

– Reading market signals: basis moves, flows, constraints, weather—you name it

– Collaborating with scheduling, risk, and analysts to keep positions tight and informed

– Supporting daily P&L and playing a key role in driving desk results

– Staying ahead of shifting fundamentals like storage, demand swings, and price action

What You Bring

– 5–8 years in the natural gas space, with hands-on natural gas trading experience

– Deep familiarity with Northeast hubs like TETCO, Transco Z6, Algonquin, etc.

– Scheduling/logistics background is a plus, especially with trading crossover

– Strong commercial instincts, cool under pressure, fast with decisions

– Analytical, curious, and always hunting for edge

– Solid grasp of ETRM systems and trading tools

If you’re looking for more autonomy, faster pace, and real P&L impact—this is the seat. Big desk energy, tight-knit team, and room to grow. Let’s talk.