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Houston, TX - Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days working remotely)

Relocation package available

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial professional like you to join BASF’s growing natural gas trading business. As a Financial / Basis Trader, you will build and maintain a fundamental model of US Gas flows, with a focus on the US Gulf Coast, in order to develop, execute, & manage profitable financial basis trades. You will work hand in hand with dedicated physical traders, supply & transportation origination efforts, and site / business leaders within BASF.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your passion for problem-solving, versatility / adaptability, keen understanding of risk / reward, and communication skills. Your dedication and discipline will instrumental to the gas team success in managing risk, maximizing profits, and ensuring natural gas supply for all BASF sites in North America. Your contribution is one of the first steps in creating chemistry for a sustainable future with direct impact to BASF’s bottom line.

As a Financial Trader, you create chemistry by...

Building and maintaining a US natural gas flow model to capture regional supply / demand balances across both prompt and future gas seasons.

Formulating and utilizing a clear “Point of View” to identify strategic actionable trade ideas and provide probabilistic scenario analysis to support trading decisions.

Executing and managing trade positions, including physical and financial natural gas flat price and basis risk, within approved limits, to maximize profitability.

Utilizing strong verbal and written communication skills to convey market fundamentals, positions, risks, and results to the team and senior management.

Fostering a collaborative, results-oriented team environment through professional dialogue and spirited debate with colleagues.

Assisting with the implementation and improvement of company hedging strategies, utilizing knowledge of options and / or other financial instruments.

If you...

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or similar discipline. Advanced degree is a plus.

Have a minimum of 10 years of relevant commodity experience, with a minimum of 3 years of Natural Gas fundamentals experience.

Demonstrate a strong ability to manage large datasets and multiple market intelligence data sources

Have proficiency in Excel, Structured Query Language (SQL), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), R, etc.

Exhibit a strong working knowledge of North American natural gas fundamentals, an extensive knowledge of US intra and interstate pipelines (especially the Texas / Gulf Coast), and knowledge of Texas / Mexico cross border gas flow dynamics.

Possess a proven ability to identify trade structures that extract value using a fundamentals-based market view, augmented with technical analysis to time entry and exits

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include :

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible

Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options

Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members

Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity / parental leave, and more)

Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages

Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive

Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.

Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens

Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.