Chevron
LNG Physical Trader
ChevronUnited Kingdom18 hours ago
Full-timeFinance, Sales
Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of LNG Physical Trader.

Supply and Trading (S&T) is the commercial link to the market for Upstream and Downstream & Chemicals (DS&C). S&T applies its knowledge of commodity markets, the wellhead-to-customer value chain and transportation logistics in the crude, gas, and refined products markets to maximize the value of enterprise assets and enable the commercial success of Upstream and DS&C. S&T buys, sells, and supplies crude oil, refined products, natural gas, and gas liquids to support Chevron's crude and gas production operations and its refining and marketing network. S&T integrates enterprise-wide supply and trading capabilities to capture commercial opportunities across the entire value chain through commercial functional excellence.

Gas Supply and Trading (GSAT) London markets and trades around Chevron’s LNG assets as well as is responsible for managing the company’s activities in the European Natural Gas market. GSAT is tightly integrated with Upstream and Enterprise Optimisation (EO) to capture opportunities across the entire wellhead-to-customer value chain. The team collects and leverages market intelligence to deliver incremental value and enhanced profitability through strategic arbitrage, storage and third-party trading, balancing the Chevron system and proactively managing changing flows to ensure flow assurance.

The Global LNG team is responsible for managing both physical and financial portfolios on a global scale. This includes handling equity and third-party contracts in both the Pacific Basin and the Atlantic Basin.

This position of LNG Trader located in London will be a critical member of the Global Physical Team having responsibility for trading LNG both from Chevron’s Upstream assets as well as trading 3rd Party Volumes. With offices in Perth, Singapore, London and Houston our global teams procure, transport, and market pipeline and seaborn gas products to maximize the value of Chevron’s Upstream production. We work in close collaboration with Chevron Shipping, Pipeline and Power and third parties to transport gas for internal and external customers around the world.

Responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Trade physical LNG cargoes sourced or delivering in the Atlantic basin, Middle East and India as well as drive global optimisations in conjunction with the global team.
  • Managing the LNG team’s price exposure relating to the global physical LNG portfolio.
  • Apply deep understanding of LNG fundamentals—commodity properties, global trade flows, pricing structures, freight dynamics, risk management practices, and supply chain economics—to craft and execute value‑accretive trading and hedging strategies.
  • Actively contribute to the development of a unified global supply–demand outlook and translate this into physical and financial trading strategies within the Trading time horizon.
  • Develop, maintain, and leverage strong internal and external relationships to support Atlantic Basin LNG expansion and strengthen Chevron’s global LNG footprint.
  • Partner with LNG Financial Traders and act as the enterprise Subject Matter Expert (SME) on physical LNG markets.
  • Collaborate closely with Origination to identify, structure, evaluate, and negotiate medium‑ and long‑term commercial opportunities.
  • Participate fully in desk activities in accordance with Chevron’s policies, controls, and compliance expectations.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of trading experience in the LNG market, specifically in the Atlantic Basin
  • Experience in LNG contract negotiations
  • An academic degree is required in one of the relevant fields, such as: Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain Management or Marketing.
  • Requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability in applying and leveraging digital tools and technology (strong Excel/VBA/PowerPoint) to provide solutions, and quantifying risks to support trading strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and to represent the strategy and the team both internally and externally in a concise and articulate way, both orally and in writing.
  • Energized team player who will be able to assume considerable responsibilities in a dynamic, fast paced environment, with a focus on achieving sustainable business results.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Workplace Inclusion & Diversity

Chevron seeks to attract and develop the brightest minds to support, advance and enable best practices, innovation and evolving the energy landscape.

  • Chevron is striving to be an employer of choice and leader for an inclusive and diverse workplace where we are actively supporting the promotion of equality for all employees at all levels.
  • Chevron is working to close any gender gap where it may exist; equal pay or enabling a representative and meritocratic progression to careers and reaching senior roles across the organisation
  • Chevron is focused on growing a culture where people with disabilities can excel through support in role and long-term career opportunities including workplace adjustments.
  • Chevron considers itself a learning and flexible employer and wants to support everyone to bring their best self to every day.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other status protected by law or regulation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

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