Trading Operator

Entity: Supply, Trading & ShippingJob Family Group: Supply & Trading GroupJob Description: About usOur purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!Trading Operations plays an important role in delivering BP’s trading strategies, logistical optimization, and overall supply chain processes. As a Trading Operator, the primary focus is to act as the primary liaison between ST&S, BP, and our counterparts to coordinate delivery of all purchases and sales of various commodities.General responsibilities of the Trading Operator role will include the coordination of various supply chain activities, including, but not limited to, pipeline, terminal, barge, vessel, and marine operations in the Americas. The successful candidate will be required to manage multiple activities simultaneously and must be able to multitask and stay organized.A key component of this role will be developing and maintaining strong relationships with various functions within ST&S as well as our BP counterparts. This role will require the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and the ability to multitask and stay organized. This role will also work closely with our ST&S traders to maximize commercial value daily and require proactive communications to align appropriate interested parties on end-to-end logistics.Due to the operational nature of this position, the successful candidate will be on call 24 hours/7 days a week.Key ResponsabilitiesManage product supply/demand balances, asset inventories and logistical operations.Schedule commodity logistics and movementsCommunicate positions and provisions effectively to critical internal partners.Work with numerous interested parties including counterparts, pipeline operators and others.Ensure appropriate support of inventory reconciliation, settlement activities, and other administrative dutiesVerify and manage operational costsProvide operational and cross-commodity backup coverage for team membersPerform other related ad-hoc duties and requestsEssential education, requirements and experienceBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant industry experienceAbility to anticipate problems in advance and engage others in solving these problems as appropriate.Ability to make good, quick judgment decisionsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Great teammate and possesses ability to develop productive relationships and collaborate others.Ability to work well under pressureStrong organizational skillsStrong problem solving and analytical skills.Desirable experienceKnowledge of the oil and gas industryExperience in Commercial and Trading activitiesKnowledge of refinery, shipping, or terminal operationsBasic understanding of physical trading and related terms and activitiesHow much do we pay (Base)? $88,000 - $127,000Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.This position is eligible for US Benefits – Core. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees . You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee .As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.Travel RequirementNegligible travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Continuous Learning, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data Management, Data Sourcing, Data visualization and interpretation, Dialogue enablement, Exposure Management, Machine Learning (ML), Macroeconomics, Market analysis methods, Market Risk Management, Sentiment and Trends, Statistics, Trade execution and management, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledgeLegal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Created: 2026-02-08