Trading Lead, Gasoline - Americas
Phillips 66
- Location
- Houston, TX, US, 77042
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $244.8k – $299.2k/yr
- H-1B history
- 4 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Trading Lead, Gasoline - Americas (Director) is responsible for leading the gasoline trading desk in Houston within the Phillips 66 Commercial organization. Building upon existing physical assets and flows, this role will focus on generating income through physical and financial trading and origination activities. As a member of the Clean Products trading leadership team, this role also helps drive the global gasoline trading strategy and general interest valuation creation. What You’ll Do
Lead the Houston gasoline team to realize annual profit objectives. Develop, set, and own the long-term strategic direction of the gasoline trading activity in the Americas Direct and own the portfolio of all physical and financial gasoline trading in the Americas based on market fundamentals, pricing, arbitrage and supply/demand balances. Provide guidance and challenge to traders on trading tactics, positioning, optimization efforts and business growth. Drive collaboration across the global gasoline trading team. Ensure trading decisions are based on general interest economics and aligned with the company’s key priorities. Collaborate with Trading Leads in other commodities and offices to ensure alignment and sharing of market intelligence across regions. Lead the gasoline trading team with intellectual curiosity and thorough awareness of risk exposure and of market dynamics. Ensure the gasoline trading team complies with all governance and internal controls related to risk management, compliance, credit risk, and corporate policies. Lead talent management activities for the team (staffing, performance, promotions, external recruiting). Build organizational capabilities & mentor talent. Maintain strong internal relationships within the Commercial and CFR organizations to ensure appropriate levels of support and resolution of any issues. Build strong relationships with VCO, Refining and Marketing to drive business optimization and growth. Cultivate and manage key external relationships at a senior level in order to expand Phillips 66 market presence and increase trading potential.
What You’ll Bring – Required
Legally authorized to work in the United States Bachelor’s degree or higher 10 or more years of energy supply and trading experience Deep understanding of latest commercial / global market developments
What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred
10 or more years of gasoline trading experience Prior People Leader experience Entrepreneurial skills - self-starter with desire to grow a business and develop their own role within it Proven ability and track record of generating value through trading and origination activities Highly developed negotiation skills with ability to close complex transactions Results oriented with ability to think and act decisively and independently under changing circumstances Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple functional areas to drive toward common goals Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills Ability to interface effectively with internal and external customers Knowledge/understanding of the international energy markets
At Phillips 66, Lead Forward is our leadership approach. It defines how leaders show up, make decisions, and support their teams while delivering results in a complex, fast changing environment. Leaders at this level focus on setting clear direction, building trust, and helping their teams succeed. You’re expected to act with integrity, make timely and thoughtful decisions, and take ownership of outcomes while supporting collaboration across teams. This role is about leading people well, even when priorities change or the path forward isn’t always clear. Compensation Range This position has a base salary range of $244,800 – $299,200.