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Commercial / Trading About the role As a Commodity Analyst, you possess a comprehensive ... Relevant experience of fundamental modeling in a trading environment (Physical knowledge is ...

Ag Processing, Inc.

Merchandiser

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical individual for an entry-level, full-time ... commodity trading. Key Responsibilities * Merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products

Ag Processing, Inc.

Merchandiser

Omaha, NE

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

We are currently seeking a motivated, analytical individual for an entry-level, full-time ... commodity trading. Key Responsibilities * Merchandise soybeans and finished soybean products

Selby Jennings

Product Controller

New York, NY · Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Our client is a global commodity trading firm looking for a Product Controller to join their ... Assess and apply valuation methodologies across physical and derivative products * Deliver clean ...

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How much do entry level physical commodity trading jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level physical commodity trading in the United States is $98,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Physical Commodity Trading vs Entry Level Commodity Sales?

AspectEntry Level Physical Commodity TradingEntry Level Commodity Sales
CredentialsDegree in Business, Economics, or related field; some certificationsSimilar educational background; certifications less common
Work EnvironmentTrading floors, warehouses, logistics sitesClient offices, sales teams, market research
Industry UsageUsed in energy, metals, agriculture sectorsCommon in energy, metals, and agricultural markets
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, entry requirements, career pathComparing sales roles, skills needed, career prospects

Entry Level Physical Commodity Trading involves managing physical commodities like oil, metals, or grains, focusing on logistics, market analysis, and risk management. Entry Level Commodity Sales centers on building client relationships, selling commodities, and market promotion. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds and industry knowledge, trading emphasizes market analysis and logistics, whereas sales focuses on client interaction and deal closing.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Physical Commodity Trading job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 50% Full Time, 41% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,041 per year, or $47.1 per hour.
Energy Trading Settlements Associate II

Energy Trading Settlements Associate II

Sempra Infrastructure

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Primary Purpose
Executes settlement processes for energy transactions by reconciling trade data, resolving discrepancies, and preparing reports, contributing to operational accuracy and adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements. The position is part of a collaborative accounting team supporting commodity and derivative activities across energy markets, including natural gas, and other related products. The team works closely with cross-functional partners, including Risk, Commercial, and Operations. The environment offers exposure to evolving processes, market dynamics, and technical accounting topics.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Prepares settlement calculations, invoice support, and support account reconciliations for gas purchases, sales, storage, transportation, and related activities.
  • Supports month-end close activities and reporting requirements
  • Supports the implementation, testing, enhancement, and continuous improvement of ETRM systems and related settlement processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and control effectiveness.
  • Performs detailed reconciliation of trade details across regional energy markets and bilateral agreements.
  • Investigates and resolves settlement discrepancies by working with traders, schedulers, and counterparties.
  • Updates settlement systems to reflect corrected trade details and pricing adjustments.
  • Ensures compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements during settlement processing.
  • Prepares settlement reports for internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
  • Monitors settlement timelines to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
  • Participates in testing of new settlement tools or system enhancements.
  • Communicates moderately complex settlement issues clearly to cross-functional teams.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Required: Typically requires a 4 year degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience
  • Required: Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Required: Energy Transaction Management - Managing the purchase or sale of a specified quantity of energy at a known transaction point or through an organized market.
  • Required: Accounts Reconciliation - Comparing sets of financial records to ensure accuracy and prevent balance sheet errors.
  • Required: Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
  • Required: General Ledger Accounting - The record-keeping system for a company's financial data, with debit and credit account records validated by a trial balance.
  • Required: Documentation and Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
  • Required: Data Analysis - Measuring and managing organization data, identifying methodological best practices and conducting statistical analyses.
  • Required: Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
  • Required: Variance Analysis - Analyzing the difference between actuals and some predetermined measure such as a budget, plan or rolling forecast.
  • Required: Financial Reporting - Financial reporting is a standard accounting practice that uses financial statements to disclose a company's financial information and performance over a particular period, usually on an annual or quarterly basis.
  • Required: Energy Scheduling - The logistical planning of physical power flows by an operator in the power market.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred: Experience with ETRM, ERP, or commodity management systems and related settlement or accounting processes.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of commodity trading, energy marketing, natural gas, LNG, or transportation settlement activities.
  • Preferred: Analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets, perform reconciliations, and identify variances.

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