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In this role, you will execute riskmanaged trading strategies across physical and derivative ... Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a ...

In this role, you will execute risk‑managed trading strategies across physical and derivative ... Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a ...

In this role, you will execute risk-managed trading strategies across physical and derivative ... Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a ...

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities ... Track and reconcile hedge positions and physical commodity positions and ensure price risk is ...

Experience in physical and/or financial trading environments * Collaborative, selfdriven team ... Prior experience in an integrated energy company or large commodity trading organization Functional ...

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How much do assistant physical commodity trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant physical commodity trading in the United States is $48.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.67 and $52.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Physical Commodity Trading vs Assistant Financial Commodity Trading?

AspectAssistant Physical Commodity TradingAssistant Financial Commodity Trading
CredentialsRelevant degrees in finance, economics, or related fields; certifications like FMC or similarSame as physical trading, often requiring finance/economics background and certifications
Work EnvironmentPhysical markets, logistics, transportation, and supply chain managementFinancial markets, trading desks, and risk management
Industry UsageUsed in industries like oil, gas, metals, agriculture for physical asset handling

Assistant Physical Commodity Trading and Assistant Financial Commodity Trading share similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, physical trading focuses on managing tangible assets and logistics, while financial trading deals with market analysis and financial instruments. Both roles are essential in the commodities industry but differ in daily tasks and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Physical Commodity Trading job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 22% As Needed, 6% Full Time, 10% Temporary, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,376 per year, or $48.7 per hour.
Bio Feedstock Trader

Bio Feedstock Trader

ExxonMobil

Spring, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 2 days ago


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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Job description

Job Group Capability
Trading
Job Group
Trading
Job Role Description

ExxonMobil Global Trading is seeking a skilled North American Bio Feedstock Trader to join our growing North American Biofuels team. In this role, you will execute riskmanaged trading strategies across physical and derivative markets, optimize value from ExxonMobil assets, and capitalize on market opportunities through strong market analysis, commercial acumen, and collaborative decisionmaking.

The Feedstock Trader will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies for the sourcing, optimization, and trading of renewable feedstocks-such as vegetable oils, used cooking oil (UCO), tallow, and distillers corn oil-to supply ExxonMobil's refining and lowcarbon fuels businesses.

This position requires deep knowledge of feedstock markets, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive commercial value and manage risk while maintaining strict compliance with regulations, corporate policies. and execution of trades under ExxonMobil's governance and control framework.

Job Role Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain expertise in U.S. and global feedstock markets, including supply/demand fundamentals, pricing structures, logistics flows, and regulatory drivers.
  • Source, negotiate, and trade renewable feedstocks consistent with commercial strategies and systemwide optimization.
  • Identify arbitrage opportunities and valueaccretive trades across regional and global markets.
  • Identify, negotiate, and execute physical and/or paper trades to express market views and hedge exposures.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, aggregators, renderers, crushers, and other market participants.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and execute feedstock transactions, managing contracts through the full trade lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with refining, supply chain, risk control, scheduling, and analytics teams to ensure commercial alignment with operational needs.
  • Support the development of supply strategies that address Canadian and US federal and provincial/state regulatory programs influencing feedstock economics.
  • Quantify and manage market, operational, and financial risks associated with trading activities.
  • Ensure adherence to ExxonMobil management systems, governance, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to market outlooks, price forecasting, hedging strategies, and portfolio optimization efforts.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or a related numerate discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant trading, origination, or commercial experience in feedstocks, biofuels, agricultural commodities, or energy markets.
  • Strong understanding of North American renewable feedstock markets (e.g., Vos, UCO, tallow, DCO) and related supply chains.
  • Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a working knowledge of commodity risk management, hedging instruments, exposure management, and VAR concepts
  • Proven ability to build and execute profitable trading strategies in fastmoving markets
  • Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with biofuels, renewable diesel, SAF, or lowcarbon fuel value chains.
  • Familiarity with RFS RIN markets, LCFS programs, and other regulatory mechanisms influencing feedstock demand.
  • Knowledge of marine, truck, and rail logistics for liquid commodities.
  • Prior experience in an integrated energy company, agricultural merchant, or major commodity trading organization.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or a related numerate discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant trading, origination, or commercial experience in feedstocks, biofuels, agricultural commodities, or energy markets.
  • Strong understanding of North American renewable feedstock markets (e.g., Vos, UCO, tallow, DCO) and related supply chains.
  • Experience executing physical commodity trades and negotiating commercial agreements, including a working knowledge of commodity risk management, hedging instruments, exposure management, and VAR concepts
  • Proven ability to build and execute profitable trading strategies in fastmoving markets
  • Strong communication and relationshipbuilding skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with biofuels, renewable diesel, SAF, or lowcarbon fuel value chains.
  • Familiarity with RFS RIN markets, LCFS programs, and other regulatory mechanisms influencing feedstock demand.
  • Knowledge of marine, truck, and rail logistics for liquid commodities.
  • Prior experience in an integrated energy company, agricultural merchant, or major commodity trading organization.
Functional Skills
Strategic Contract Development
Optionality Valuation
Trading Scheduling
Deal Structuring
Financial Markets Execution
Market Pricing Mechanisms
Energy Commodity & Derivative Trading
Negotiation
Opportunity & Market Identification
Trading Market Analysis
Quantitative & Technical Trading Analysis
Energy Risk Analysis & Mitigation

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