Commodities Gas Trader - Executive Director

Job Title

Global Commodities Gas Trading Team Executive Director

Job Description

The Global Commodities Gas Trading Team helps clients manage risk and access liquidity. In this role, you'll help build a durable U.S. Gas trading franchise, combining strong market judgment, rigorous risk governance, and clear leadership to deliver repeatable performance.

Job summary:

As an Executive Director on the Global Commodities team, you will work on the day-to-day management of a U.S. Gas Basis trading portfolio, setting the operating cadence for the franchise, identifying and monetizing opportunities, and partnering closely with Sales, Structuring, Technology and QR. You'll translate fundamentals and market structure into actionable positioning, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and develop a high-performing team and platform.

Job responsibilities:

• Build and scale a U.S Gas Basis trading franchise through expanded coverage, repeatable processes, and a durable revenue engine
• Size, understand, and manage portfolio risk with clear governance, limits, and escalation
• Drive the operating model (market engagement, portfolio construction, and performance management) and ensure disciplined monetization of opportunities
• Make pricing and risk decisions aligned to market dynamics, liquidity conditions, and competitive considerations
• Monitor fundamentals and market structure (supply/demand, congestion, outages, weather, transmission constraints, regulatory and rule changes) and convert insights into positioning
• Partner with Sales/Structuring to deliver client solutions and improve overall franchise performance
• Lead, hire, coach, and develop traders/analysts; establish an operating cadence that supports a resilient platform

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Proven ability to build and grow a trading business/franchise with sustained revenue generation and strong risk discipline
• Deep expertise in U.S. Gas markets, including market structure, key pricing drivers, and regional dynamics
• Significant experience trading and risk-managing U.S. Gas products
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure with high initiative, drive, and ownership
• Strong judgment and governance mindset with clear, transparent escalation practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to distill complex views into actionable messaging
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience expanding into new instruments/venues/tenors or launching new products to grow market participation
• Demonstrated track record partnering with Technology and quantitative teams to enhance analytics, tooling, and reporting
• Strong people leadership experience building high-performing, inclusive teams across functions
• Familiarity navigating regulatory and market rule changes impacting U.S. Gas trading

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.