NGL Trader at ConocoPhillips in Houston, TX

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success. Job Summary ConocoPhillips is seeking a highly motivated NGL Trader to join its Commercial organization. This position will support the development and growth of the company's NGL trading and marketing business by identifying, evaluating, and executing commercial opportunities across physical and financial NGL markets. The NGL Trader will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with producers, refiners, petrochemical companies, marketers, midstream providers, and other market participants while executing disciplined trading strategies that generate risk-adjusted value. The role requires strong market knowledge, commercial judgment, analytical capability, and adherence to established risk management practices. The successful candidate will work closely with Commercial Analytics, Risk, Compliance, Scheduling, Operations, Finance, and Leadership teams to support the continued growth of the NGL business and help shape the future commercial platform. Position Overview Your Responsibilities May Include: Trading & Commercial Execution Develop and execute NGL trading and marketing strategies across domestic and international markets. Identify and capture value opportunities related to propane, butane, natural gasoline, condensate, naphtha, and related products. Manage physical and financial positions within approved risk parameters and delegated authorities. Monitor market fundamentals, supply-demand balances, transportation dynamics, inventory trends, and pricing relationships. Execute transactions that maximize risk-adjusted returns while supporting broader commercial objectives. Market Development Build and maintain strategic relationships with producers, customers, marketers, refiners, petrochemical companies, and logistics providers. Identify new business opportunities and support franchise growth initiatives. Evaluate emerging market opportunities and commercial structures that enhance portfolio value. Contribute to the expansion of ConocoPhillips' NGL commercial presence. Asset & Portfolio Optimization Optimize transportation, storage, terminaling, and logistics assets to maximize commercial value. Work closely with operations and scheduling teams to ensure efficient product movements and execution. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio flexibility and optionality. Risk Management & Governance Ensure compliance with all risk limits, delegated authorities, commercial policies, and regulatory requirements. Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Finance to maintain effective governance. Maintain accurate trade capture, confirmations, and reporting. Support audit and compliance requirements as needed. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with Commercial Analytics to develop market insights and trading strategies. Contribute to the developm