Sr Analyst, Commercial Trading

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

The purpose of this role is to work with traders in multiple capacities. These include managing book positions, verifying PnL, conducting market research and other functions in Pilot Flying J’s (PFJ) energy business.

Essential Functions

1. Track and manage diesel and gas trading desks’ book positions and PnL using Microsoft Excel
2. Ensure physical positions are hedged properly for assigned traders’ books
3. Prepare Trade at Settlement (TAS) execution for all Pilot entities on a daily basis
4. Assist traders in execution of trades in the market
5. Perform market research and analysis related to energy, oil and gas
6. Track vessel imports and exports into the US from various markets
7. Manage and post Exchange of Futures for Physical Contracts (EFPs) for Pilot and Saratoga. Responsible for other matters related to EFPs
8. Daily communication with PFJ’s Futures Clearer on matters related to EFPs
9. Responsible for position management of subaccounts for assigned traders
10. Publish and distribute end of day positions and PnL estimates for assigned traders
11. Provide ad hoc research and analysis per trading team’s request
12. Monitor and report company-wide expiry limits at end of each calendar month
13. Track and manage cross exchange switch opportunities
14. Assist Mid Office team in issues related to PnL and positions
15. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
16. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
17. Complete other duties as assigned
18. Coordinate product allocations and customer set ups at terminals
19. Track blending and cargo PNL calculations
20. Track RIN/RVO/LCFS balances and trade executions

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field required
• MBA preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum four years’ energy trading experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Knowledge of physical and financial energy commodity trading
• Comprehension of hedging requirements and needs for trading desks in various US markets
• Understanding of cash and futures markets
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across the deal life cycle of trades
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Competencies

• Ability to prioritize, multitask and manage multiple projects while successfully demonstrating confidence in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and time management skills
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with different levels of the organization to negotiate, problem solve, complete projects and influence decision making
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work both independently and within teams in order to establish and meet deadlines, goals, and objectives

Travel

Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and odd hours as needed