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SoCalGas
Energy Trading - Natural Gas Senior II - Los Angeles, CA
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What they do
A Securities or Commodities Trader trades securities or commodities electronically or on a trade or auction floor such as a stock exchange. Securities include stocks and bonds; commodities include products such as oil, gold, or corn. Monitors financial markets and the performance and price of different securities. Negotiates prices and terms for a sale or trade.
$151,552 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Energy Trading - Natural Gas Senior II - Los Angeles, CA SoCalGas United States, California, Los Angeles Aug 20, 2026
About Us
SoCalGas, the nation's largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of "Glad to be of Service" and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California's energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.
As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.
As an employee of SoCalGas, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California.
Primary Purpose
Leads complex trading strategies that integrate storage, transport, and regional hub dynamics across multiple time horizons. Develops structured opportunities, sets regional views, and drives portfolio optimization while maintaining discipline under the firm's risk and compliance standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assesses asset value and executes physical and financial gas trades to extract value while ensuring operational reliability.
- Assesses market liquidity and volatility to adjust positions and strategies that preserve capital and optimize returns.
- Builds and maintains relationships with key counterparties including producers, end-users, marketers, pipeline operators, and brokers.
- Confirms and approves optimal purchase timings, prices, quantities and delivery modes, and develops daily nomination strategies.
- Leads short-term electricity market analysis and operational review to develop and defend trade strategies.
- Makes markets and supports asset optimization teams in hedging the company's generation portfolio.
- Negotiates and executes trades through exchanges, brokers, and bilateral solicitations.
- Structures and prices non-standard gas transactions while ensuring alignment with credit, legal, and risk frameworks.
- Performs other duties as assigned.