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Trading Commercial Analyst

Houston, Texas

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Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Trading Commercial Analystthrough July 9th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (CST).  

Chevron is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Commercial Analyst to join our Trading Analytics team. This role is instrumental in supporting Chevron’s global trading operations by analyzing market fundamentals, trade flows, competitor activity, and industry trends. The successful candidate will contribute to value creation by delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic trading decisions.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor and evaluate market fundamentals, pricing structures, global trade flows, and competitor production profiles and other industry information to generate insights that support trading strategies.
  • Lead and facilitate discussions on fundamentals with a broader team of traders and other analysts, providing timely key market data and relevant analysis to help the Trading team to formulate view of market directions and inform new trade ideas on physical and financial trading.
  • Collaborate with Commercial Analysts and Traders across Houston, Singapore, and London to support global arbitrage, supply/demand modelling, and commercial opportunity identification.
  • Develop and apply models/tools to monitor and forecast key market drivers such as infrastructure, supply/demand, and industry production to support trading strategies.
  • Identify and recommend trading opportunities using deterministic analytical models and dynamic analytical models, as well as apply quantitative risk management methodologies to guide trading teams in informed decision-making.
  • Pilot and leverage advanced digital tools—including machine learning and predictive analytics—to enhance trading performance and uncover new market opportunities.
  • Conduct performance look-backs on trading outcomes and assess the accuracy of market calls and price forecasts.
  • Build and maintain a network of industry contacts to enhance market intelligence, generate insights and conduct economic analysis for future opportunities.
  • Champion process improvements by partnering with internal teams to optimize digital tools and pursue analytical process improvement opportunities to reduce manual effort.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in energy trading, market data analytics, or related roles.
  • Solid understanding of commodity markets, including crude, natural gas, renewables, and/or refined products.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint; experience with Python for data analysis and visualization is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present market insights clearly and concisely to influence and achieve optimum decisions.
  • A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • A digital-first mindset with a passion for innovation, ability to utilize decision analysis tools and processes to evaluate multiple commercial options and drive continuous improvement.

Relocation Options:

Relocation is not offered for this role. Only local candidates will be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position

Company Culture

At Chevron, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of integrity, inclusion, and high performance. Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering results. We empower our employees to think boldly, act responsibly, and continuously grow—both professionally and personally. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in a global energy company that values innovation, diversity, and sustainability, Chevron is the place for you.

U.S. Regulatory notice:

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com.

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