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We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Description

This position is an integral part of the Crude Oil and NGL marketing team that is responsible for creating value through physical deal making and asset optimization. This individual should be familiar with Crude Oil marketing and/or trading activities and the infrastructure within multiple regions in order to facilitate the optimal marketing of production. The incumbent is also responsible for developing a macro market view on relevant crude spreads (Brent/WTI, WTI time- spreads) and trade physical and financial positions around this view.

You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Optimally manages existing contracts and enters new contracts as required
• Trades physical positions in key market hubs
• Trades paper positions in support of physical marketing efforts
• Performs market analysis and serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) related to regional markets
• Trades Cushing position (CMA, and Rockies grades transported to Cushing), spot bulk in West TX hubs (Midland, Wink, Crane, Col City), and Houston hubs (MEH and ECHO)
• Develops trade strategies in areas of responsibility based on supply and demand analysis
• Guides other traders in the execution of trade strategies
• Executes financial hedges in support of delivered cargo business
• Collects market intelligence and performs competitor analysis
• Maximizes netbacks and minimizes deficiency risk
• Creates additional value through asset optimization and deal making
• Collaborates with analyst team to develop market and trade view
• Collaborates with regional directors and traders on trade strategies
• Anticipates problems and makes decisions based on sound business principles
• Consistently delivers on commitments and provides quality deliverables
• Responds inventively, flexibly, and positively when faced with challenges and demands
• Communicates effectively, fosters relationships and provides superior customer service to internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and collaborates across organizational boundaries to achieve targets
• Identifies data relationships and analyzes complex or diverse information to develop alternative solutions

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• 10+ years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry
• Intermediate proficiency in MS O365 applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience in industry infrastructure and commodity markets
• 1+ years of experience in liquids marketing or related role
• Well-developed network of industry contacts
• Demonstrates market analysis expertise
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on dedications by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of February 25, 2023.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.