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Macquarie Group

Latam Crude Oil Trader

Houston, TX

Join our Proprietary Crude Oil Trading Desk as a Latam Crude Oil Trader, based in our Houston office.

Join our Proprietary Crude Oil Trading Desk as a Latam Crude Oil Trader, based in our Houston office.

Reporting to the Head of Crude Trading, you will be responsible for building the physical trading business across Latin American crude oil markets including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil. This is an excellent opportunity to own the daily market point of view for this region including all relevant contributions to the team's Supply/Demand balance. Some day-to-day responsibilities include entering physical transactions, asset lease and purchase opportunities.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and qualifications:

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  • Prior success in building a physical and financial crude business in this region.
  • More than 5 years of profitable proprietary trading experience in this region.
  • Physical and financial trading experience
  • Asset lease or purchase experience
  • You need a detailed understanding of macro crude oil supply and demand dynamics, physical crude oil procurement along with a track record of successful and profitable execution.

It's an exciting time to join Macquarie, our market leading Commodities business is thriving and generating opportunities across all its sub-divisions.

If you are an experienced and successful Trader looking for an opportunity to join a proprietary trading team, please apply now

About Commodities and Global Markets

In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: macquarie-CGM-971322
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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