Trader

LPG Trader | Houston

Kepler Search is working with a leading global energy trading house on the search for an LPG Trader to strengthen its West of Suez coverage from Houston. The role is open to US-based candidates as well as those willing to relocate.

The business is looking for a hands-on trader working with a global book and is ready to take on more responsibility within a well-capitalised global platform. This will be reporting to the trading manager based overseas .

The role

You will originate and execute physical and paper LPG trades across Western markets, working closely with the wider global desk to capture arbitrage opportunities. You will manage your own positions and counterparty relationships, from origination through to delivery.

What you will do

• Originate, negotiate and execute physical LPG (propane/butane) trades across the US, Europe, Mediterranean, West Africa and Middle East
• Identify and capture East–West arbitrage opportunities, including US Gulf exports into Asia
• Manage price and freight exposure using paper instruments (MB, CP, FEI swaps) within risk limits
• Build relationships with producers, terminals, end-users, traders and brokers
• Work with chartering on VLGC scheduling and freight optimisation
• Coordinate with operations, credit, risk and legal on contract execution
• Share market intelligence on supply, demand, pricing and freight with the global desk

What you bring

• At least 3 years as an LPG trader with a trading house, oil major, NOC or producer
• Proven coverage of Western markets with an active counterparty network
• Good knowledge of LPG pricing benchmarks, derivatives hedging and VLGC freight
• Commercial, numerate and comfortable making decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and able to work across time zones
• Authorised to work in the US, or open to relocation

Agassiz Kong

EA Personnel no. R22111344

EA Licence no. 18S9419