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Arbitrage Trading Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Peninsula Oil

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX

This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates ...

Peninsula Group

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$120 - $210/hr

This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates ...

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Peninsula

Cargo Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates ...

Musket

Naphtha Trader- Musket Europe

Houston, TX · On-site

Execute physical arbitrage and optimize trading economics through paper markets, freight, vessels, storage, terminals and pipelines. Use deep supply-and-demand expertise and European naphtha balances ...

Exxon Mobil

Trader - Distillate

Spring, TX · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization. * Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight. * Ensure strict compliance with ...

ExxonMobil

Trader - Distillate

Spring, TX · On-site

Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization. * Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight. * Ensure strict compliance with ...

ExxonMobil

Trader - Distillate

Spring, TX · On-site

Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization. * Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight. * Ensure strict compliance with ...

ExxonMobil

Trader - Distillate

Spring, TX · On-site

Monitor global market trends and communicate insights across the trading organization. * Identify value opportunities in blending, storage, arbitrage, and freight. * Ensure strict compliance with ...

Unipec America Inc

Diesel Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

... trading refined products. This includes collaborating with the Global team on cargo arbitrage between international pricing centers, increasing Unipec's market share in the Americas' import and ...

Unipec America Inc.

Diesel Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

... trading refined products. This includes collaborating with the Global team on cargo arbitrage between international pricing centers, increasing Unipec's market share in the Americas' import and ...

Unipec America Inc

Diesel Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

... trading refined products. This includes collaborating with the Global team on cargo arbitrage between international pricing centers, increasing Unipec's market share in the Americas' import and ...

NextGenEnergyJobs

Trading Systems Analyst

Houston, TX · On-site

$60 - $86/hr

This role offers an opportunity to participate in commodity trading and renewables, complex systems for arbitrage, and a track to caree Key Responsibilities * Trade capture and entry to Datahive (our ...

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Chevron

NGL Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

Understanding of global NGL/LPG flows and associated arbitrage opportunities Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree * 8+ years of professional experience in a trading/marketing capacity ...

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STX Group

Trading Systems Analyst

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$60 - $86/hr

This role offers an opportunity toparticipateincommodity trading and renewables, complex systems for arbitrage, and atrack to career paths in Trading, Operations, Analytics, and more within the ...

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How much do arbitrage trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for arbitrage trading in Texas is $34.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.82 and $42.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is arbitrage trading?

An Arbitrage Trading job involves identifying and capitalizing on price differences of assets across different markets to make risk-free profits. Traders use advanced algorithms, data analysis, and financial models to execute trades quickly before the price disparity disappears. This role requires knowledge of financial markets, trading platforms, and sometimes programming skills. Arbitrage traders may work for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, or financial institutions, leveraging strategies such as spatial, statistical, or triangular arbitrage.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in arbitrage trading?

To excel in Arbitrage Trading, a solid understanding of financial markets, quantitative analysis, and strong mathematical skills are typically required, often backed by a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Expertise in trading platforms, statistical modeling software, and programming languages like Python or R, as well as relevant certifications such as CFA or FRM, are commonly beneficial. Strong attention to detail, quick decision-making, and effective communication skills help traders navigate rapid market changes and coordinate with team members. These abilities are critical for identifying and executing profitable trades while managing risk in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What are the typical challenges faced in arbitrage trading?

Arbitrage trading professionals often contend with highly competitive and rapidly changing markets, where opportunities can disappear within seconds. Staying ahead requires constant monitoring of market data, swiftly analyzing price discrepancies, and executing trades with precision under considerable time constraints. Additionally, managing risk and ensuring regulatory compliance are ongoing responsibilities, given the complexity of financial instruments and evolving market rules. Collaborating effectively with analysts, developers, and other traders is also essential to stay at the forefront of market trends and technological advancements.

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Infographic showing various Arbitrage Trading job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 58% Full Time, and 42% Summer. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $70,810 per year, or $34 per hour.

Cargo Trader

Peninsula Oil

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Oil Products Trader to focus exclusively on the origination, execution, and optimization of physical oil trades. This role is centred on identifying and capturing market opportunities, leveraging arbitrage, and maximizing profitability through strategic trading decisions. While the trading function operates independently from Peninsula's Procurement function, collaboration is essential to optimize shared assets and deliver maximum value. Strong teamwork, communication, and relationship-building skills are critical to success.
  • Execute and manage physical oil trades from origination through delivery, ensuring alignment with company strategy and risk limits.
  • Identify and capitalize on arbitrage opportunities across global markets.
  • Maintain and expand relationships with counterparties, including suppliers, customers, and trading partners.
  • Analyse and interpret market conditions, fundamentals, geopolitics, and market structure to inform trading strategies.
  • Collaborate with Chartering and other internal teams to optimize shipping assets and enhance trade economics.
  • Work closely with the Hedging Desk to manage pricing risk and optimize trade margins.
  • Share market intelligence internally to maximize global trading opportunities.
  • Ensure all trades comply with internal risk management and credit policies. 
  • Foster strong collaboration with Procurement and Operations teams when shared assets or synergies can create additional value.

Essential:
  • Proven experience in physical trading of oil products (Residual and Distillate Fuels preferred)
  • Deep understanding of global oil markets and arbitrage dynamics.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to think strategically and analytically.
  • Excellent negotiation skills; persuasive and influential, able to make quick, informed decisions.
  • Exceptional teamwork and communication skills to collaborate across functions, combined with the ability to work independently with high ownership and accountability.
  •  Ambitious, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning and development.
  • High level of computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.
  •  Business-level English; additional languages desirable.
  • Knowledge of residual and distillate fuel pools, feedstocks, and key parameters involved in blending, as well as ISO 8210 specifications.

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