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Sr. Manager, Commercial Trading

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

A key Optimus client is looking for a Senior Manager, Commercial Trading

to lead their Trade Analyst team and partner directly with front office trading, logistics, and supply leadership to drive decision-making and market insight. This role sits at the heart of the refined products business and plays a critical part in shaping market strategy, optimizing supply, and leading new commercial ventures.

🛠 What You’ll Do:

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Lead, coach, and grow a team of 6 Trade Analysts supporting refined products trading

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Own enhancements to tools, reporting, and processes — you’re the

right-angle expert

, ensuring data is right and insights are actionable

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Partner with traders to provide real-time market analysis and tell the “why” behind the data

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Design and support new commercial initiatives, including environmental credits and wholesale growth strategies

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Oversee marketing analytics and logistics — ~10% deal entry, but 90% focused on adding commercial value

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Manage supply to retail gas stations and wholesale customers across the U.S. — storage, short-term strategy, and import logistics

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Ensure a high standard of market intelligence, reporting, and business understanding across your team

✅ What We’re Looking For:

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Strong leadership skills — experience developing, mentoring, and even making tough calls to build a high-performing team

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Deep market knowledge in refined products and a passion for commercial strategy

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Experience in supply & logistics or marketing analytics within a trading or procurement environment

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A business partner mindset — you're someone who understands the business, challenges the status quo, and thrives in cross-functional teams

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Self-starter mentality — you’re accountable, proactive, and solution-oriented

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Long-term thinker — we value candidates who have grown within their organizations, not job hoppers

If you're looking for a leadership role that blends commercial analytics, refined products expertise, and team development — we’d love to hear from you.

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