Key Facts

Remote From:

Category: Trader

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Risk Control Trading Strategy Computing Platforms Error Analysis (Numerical Analysis) Continuous Training Business Development Social Influences

Other Skills

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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Detail Oriented
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Collaboration
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Time Management

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience trading or executing in derivatives markets
Strong understanding of supply and demand fundamentals in energy markets
High level of numerical accuracy and comfort working with real-time data
Familiarity with trading systems, execution platforms and Excel

Requirements:

Develop and execute well-reasoned trading strategies based on market fundamentals
Execute derivatives trades accurately and on time
Monitor real-time market activity and share clear insights with traders
Operate within risk limits and maintain awareness of position exposure

Job description

Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has safely discovered, developed and produced energy across the globe. Today, we are shaping a lower-carbon future and aim to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) is bp’s interface with global traded markets across oil, gas, power, chemicals, renewables, carbon and finance. We combine deep market insight, analytics and commercial expertise to bring value and manage risk across our integrated energy portfolio.

About the Role

We are looking for a Light Ends Paper Trader to join our GLIGHTS team. This is a fast-paced and high-impact role focused on executing trades, managing risk exposure, and finding opportunities to capture value across light ends markets.

You will play a key role in supporting trading activity across gasoline and related products while contributing to broader market strategy and portfolio performance.

About GLIGHTS

GLIGHTS is ST&S’s global light ends trading business and one of our fastest-growing teams. We operate a global trading model across:

Gasoline
LPG
Naphtha
Petrochemicals
Low-carbon and circular products

Our teams are based in London, Singapore, Chicago, Houston and São Paulo, working together to drive growth in a highly dynamic market environment.

What You’ll Do

Trading & Strategy

Develop and execute well-reasoned trading strategies based on market fundamentals
Contribute to regional gasoline market views and trading ideas
Support the growth and long-term strategy of the trading book
Stress test and refine trading positions to optimise risk and returns

Execution & Trade Management

Execute derivatives trades (futures, swaps, options) accurately and on time
Manage orders across platforms and broker channels
Monitor market activity to achieve best execution outcomes
Track trades, allocations and ensure accurate system capture

Market Insight

Monitor real-time market activity, including liquidity and price movements
Share clear and timely market insights with traders
Identify pricing dislocations, unusual activity or shifts in market dynamics

Risk & Control

Operate within risk limits, mandates and governance frameworks
Maintain awareness of position exposure during execution
Identify and raise issues promptly
Support post-trade validation, reconciliation and P&L alignment

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to enhancing processes, tools and controls
Maintain strong documentation standards and audit readiness

Who You Are

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with disciplined trading execution and a collaborative approach.

Skills & Experience

Technical & Commercial

Experience trading or executing in derivatives markets (ideally light ends or related products)
Strong understanding of supply and demand fundamentals in energy markets
Ability to translate market insights into clear positioning decisions
High level of numerical accuracy and comfort working with real-time data
Familiarity with trading systems, execution platforms and Excel
Awareness of market behaviour and participant dynamics

Behavioural

Strong risk awareness and commitment to compliance
Confidence to challenge constructively and contribute to decision-making
Calm and focused under pressure
Clear and effective communicator in fast-paced environments
Strong attention to detail and control mindset
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Collaborative approach with strong partner relationships

Why Join bp

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Apply now!

rgy. We’d love to hear from you.

Travel Requirement

Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agreements and negotiations, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Continuous Learning, Customer promise execution, Customer service delivery excellence, Deal modelling and valuation, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Internal alignment, Listening, Loyalty Management, Marketing strategy and programmes, Negotiating value, Negotiation planning and preparation, Partner relationship management, Presenting, Sentiment and Trends, Thought Leadership, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Writing skills

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.