Senior Consultant, Commodity & Energy Trading – US Oil & Petrochemicals Markets
Location:
Houston, TX, United States Baringa is a global consulting firm specializing in energy and resource sectors, delivering strategy, transformation and operational excellence supported by advanced technology and data analytics.
Responsibilities:
Strategy & Commercial Advisory– US market entry, commercial trading & hedging strategy, collaboration models, book structure & transfer pricing. Business Capability Development– trading capability assessment & benchmarking, operational and organization design, business process design, change program planning, IT readiness & training, operational excellence initiatives. Risk & Regulatory Advisory– risk strategy definition, policy design, capability assessment (market, credit, operational, climate), compliance assessment (KYC, AML, trade surveillance).Technology Advisory & Transformation– technology strategy & architecture design, operating model design, capability building, program QA & health checks, vendor selection & implementation.
Qualifications:
4+ years of experience in consulting or an industry role focused on Commodity & Energy Trading. Strong client delivery and relationship‑building skills. Deep expertise in crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids (NGLs), petrochemicals, and freight trading markets. Comprehensive understanding of the energy and petrochemicals value chains. Experience in capability assessments and target operating model development for trading organizations. Track record leading business and IT transformation programs, including change management. Advisory experience for market entry and trading readiness initiatives. Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance. Experience designing and implementing advanced analytics platforms for trading. Client‑side advisory for modernizing trading systems with vendor platforms such as Open Link, Right Angle, and others.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no cost for employee‑only coverage. Company‑paid group term life, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and travel insurance.401(k) retirement plan with 3% salary match and additional 2% if you contribute. Pre‑tax commuter benefits, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dep‑care FSA options. Paid parental leave of 16 weeks. Generous annual leave and recharge after five years. Opportunities for learning and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. We offer a supportive and inclusive recruitment process and reasonable adjustments where needed.
