Future Talent Pipeline - Trader

Are you interested in joining Phillips 66 but don’t see a current opening that matches your skills? We’d love to connect! This posting is part of our Talent Pipeline Program for future Commercial Traders.

We are actively building a network of talented professionals we’d like to consider for upcoming positions. If a current Trader opening doesn’t align with your career goals or preferred location, we encourage you to apply to this "Future Talent Pipeline" position instead and stay connected for upcoming roles.  

The Commercial Trader plays a pivotal role in dynamic energy markets, leveraging analytical skills and market insight to drive successful transactions. This position is ideal for a strategic negotiator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building strong relationships with partners and customers.

What You’ll Do (When Postion Opens)

• Lead the development and execution of trading strategies for gas and distillate products, optimizing assets and capturing value.
• Analyze market trends, production and consumption requirements, and arbitrage opportunities to inform trading decisions.
• Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to maximize netbacks and trading revenue, negotiate contracts, and manage transactions from inception to completion.
• Manage risk, maintain operational compliance, and ensure all activities align with organizational policies and industry regulations.
• Build strong relationships with producers, vendors, and customers, negotiating pricing and terms to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Leverage expertise in market analysis, pricing strategy, and inventory planning to identify new opportunities and adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Contribute to business planning, forecasting, and demand management, while continuously developing capabilities through ongoing education and collaboration.
• Apply a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and commitment to ethical standards to drive results and support team goals in a dynamic trading environment.

What You’ll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• 3+ years of experience in trading or a commercial environment
• Bachelor’s degree
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Solid grasp of broader commodity markets, including crude oil, gasoline, distillates, freight, NGLs, and natural gas.
• Proven ability to develop and execute trading strategies based on market fundamentals, consistently translating insights into profitable trades.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to reassess market conditions and adjust positions as needed.
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience participating in cross-functional teams.
• Firm understanding of end-user demand and rack market dynamics
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex issues.
• High ethical standards, personal drive, and dedication to achieving team objectives.

Total Rewards

At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Important Note:

• This is a pipelining requisition only. It is not tied to a current job opening.
• Applicants will be reviewed and contacted as positions matching their skills become available.
• We encourage you to apply so we can stay connected as opportunities arise
• Stay connected with us on LinkedIn

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1).  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer