Junior Bio-distillates Trader
Our 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!
This is a developmental trading role, with increasing responsibility over time as capability is demonstrated. It requires strong commercial judgment, analytical rigor, and curiosity about evolving biofuel markets, regulatory frameworks, and logistics-driven constraints. This role will develop a deep understanding of how bp manages risk, captures optionality, and converts market insight into trading performance—building a strong foundation for progression into a long-term career trading at bp.
This role will help manage the planned growth in various interface trading books within bio-distillates, including Product Supply Americas, Travel Centers of America (TA) and Cherry Point co-processing.
The Junior Bio-distillates Trader will initiate and execute trading strategies based on current market conditions to deliver the financial plan of the book. Traders are responsible for representing bp in the external commodity markets. The goal of GDIST and our wider ST&S business is to be the most respected energy trader.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and implement an entrepreneurial trade strategy, using relevant physical and financial instruments in close communication the GDIST team.
- Support senior bio traders in the execution and optimization of physical bio/distillate positions, including bio-feedstocks, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and related commodities
- Assist with daily position management, exposure tracking, and P&L attribution in line with bp standards
- Ensure accurate and timely deal capture and documentation in alignment with bp Policy
- Monitor market fundamentals including supply/demand balances, regulatory impacts (RFS/LCFS, etc.), logistics constraints, and pricing structures
- Maintain forward curves, balances, and internal market views
- Engage with internal partners across supply, logistics, operations, compliance, and risk to support end-to-end trade execution
- Build strong working relationships with external counterparties
- Support development of new commercial opportunities as bio markets evolve, including new products, pathways, and regional flows
Essential Education, Experience and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Successful completion of the ST&S assessed traders course (ATC) and/or previous relevant physical commodity trading / biofuels supply experience
- Understanding of key trading principles and fundamentals of the oil & gas industry, including the ability to interpret market data and commercial signals
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset with quantitative problem-solving skills and logical decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated commercial curiosity and interest in biofuels markets
- High attention to detail and disciplined approach to exposure and risk management
- Ability to adapt and operate effectively in a fast-paced trading environment
- Strong communication skills, ability to build external relationships and capability to work collaboratively across internal functions
How much do we pay (Base)? $ 95,000.00 - 176,000.00 USD Annually
- Note that the pay listed for this position is 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.
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.
Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
Travel Requirement
Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Continuous Learning, Customer promise execution, Customer service delivery excellence, Deal modelling and valuation, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Internal alignment, Listening, Loyalty Management, Marketing strategy and programmes, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Partner relationship management, Presenting, Sentiment and Trends, Thought Leadership, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Writing skills
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.
