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Freight Trader

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Maintain the profitability and effectiveness of vessels and cargo contracts using all available ... Produce internal reporting documents regarding the financial and other aspects of freight trading.

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... contract compliance. * Participate in industry relevant trades shows by arranging a booth when ... Share ideas on purchases with arbitrage opportunities. * Demonstrate knowledge of logistics and ...

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... contract compliance. * Participate in industry relevant trades shows by arranging a booth when ... Share ideas on purchases with arbitrage opportunities. * Demonstrate knowledge of logistics and ...

... contract compliance. * Participate in industry relevant trades shows by arranging a booth when ... Share ideas on purchases with arbitrage opportunities. * Demonstrate knowledge of logistics and ...

... contract compliance. * Participate in industry relevant trades shows by arranging a booth when ... Share ideas on purchases with arbitrage opportunities. * Demonstrate knowledge of logistics and ...

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Bio Feedstock Trader

Spring, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

In this role, you will execute risk‑managed trading strategies across physical and derivative ... Identify arbitrage opportunities and value‑accretive trades across regional and global markets.

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How much do contract arbitrage trading jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract arbitrage trading in the United States is $106,034.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do contract arbitrage traders make?

Contract arbitrage traders can earn varying incomes depending on their experience, trading volume, and market conditions. Successful traders often generate profits ranging from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars per month, especially when leveraging trading platforms and analytical tools. Earnings are typically commission-based or profit-sharing, and consistent performance requires strong analytical skills and risk management.

Is contract arbitrage trading still profitable?

Contract arbitrage trading involves exploiting price differences between markets or contracts to generate profit. Its profitability depends on market conditions, transaction costs, and the trader's skill in identifying opportunities; it can be profitable but also carries risks of losses if market inefficiencies diminish. Success requires strong analytical skills, real-time data access, and disciplined risk management.
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Infographic showing various Contract Arbitrage Trading job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,034 per year, or $51 per hour.

Refined Product Supply & Trading

Guttman Energy

Belle Vernon, PA • On-site

$52K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Guttman Holdings, Inc. is 100% employee owned. The Guttman businesses operate in the refined petroleum products market, providing customized fueling solutions for industrial, commercial, retail, governmental, and transportation operations from the Midwest to the East Coast.
Guttman Holdings prioritizes safety, service, and respect for our fellow employee owners, customers, vendors, and the communities where we operate and serve. Those principles combined with our Core Values: respect, lead, collaborate, serve, and solve shape our culture and guide our daily operations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Refined Product Supply & Trading position directly manages Guttman's physical products position, related risk management programs, and optimization strategies. This role will be responsible for sourcing and procuring refined petroleum products (such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, etc.), negotiating term supply contracts, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring an optimized supply strategy. This individual will collaborate with logistics teams to optimize transportation routes, manage storage facilities, and ensure timely delivery to customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
  • Margin improvement of physical product origination supply, contract structure, and/or trade execution.
  • Define and implement a trading strategy around origination, inventory, infrastructure, and sales commitments with counterparties, across the Gulf Coast and Chicago markets, utilizing transportation on Explorer, Buckeye, and Laurel pipelines.
  • Execute risk management around daily electronic platform market.
  • Closely monitor inventory levels through daily collaboration with the sales group.
  • Develop and maintain strong industry relationships with major oil refiners, blenders, supply partners, terminal and pipeline operators, and the broker community.
  • Optimize logistics around product blending (butane, naphtha).
  • Identify and capture arbitrage value across regional markets.
  • Develop effective trading strategies to capture margin enhancement.
  • Identify new markets, derivative based programs, and opportunities for Guttman to participate.
  • Coordinate the clear communication of the purchase and sale of inventory hedge positions with the Program Trader to ensure the company's daily position remains balanced in accordance with the Company's Risk Management Policy.
  • Analyze market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and price differentials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum five years of energy trading experience.
  • Bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Knowledge and experience across electronic trading platforms and related exchanges.
  • Proven track record of delivering value-add trade strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate, provide and solicit feedback, express ideas both orally and in writing and communicate relevant and timely information to customers, managers, etc.
  • Logistics and sales experience across the energy complex.
  • Value-add contributions through trading strategies, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
  • Ability to understand problems and make profitable, timely, practical business decisions.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills; Experience working in MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.), Tableau, PowerBi, CME, ICE, DTN, CQG, Refinitiv
  • Excellent mathematical & analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide strong historical track record of identifying opportunities, strategic execution, and position growth.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
EEOC STATEMENT:
Guttman Holdings is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-job-related disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, or any other classification, as protected by federal, state or local law. Equal employment opportunity extends to all personnel practices.