Natural Gas Energy Trading?

[Vince4Heisman]

So I have an interview on Thursday for a natural gas trading position..its an entry level position...basically I think they want an analyst they can teach to become a trader in 1-2 years....
I really want this job....Does anyone that has experience in this field have any suggestions for what they will ask or be looking for? I mean what do I need to know going in?
Thanks

 

[EuroHorn]

I had some experience working with a retail gas marketing company that bought and sold gas on the market to cover their customer contracts. What type of company are you interviewing with?

 

[txeconomist]

What they might ask really might depend on the company. Is this position a Risk Analyst type role? I’m a Natural Gas Strategist, looking to get into trading / risk management at some point myself. PM me if you like.

 

[Vince4Heisman]

This is for a large oil and gas company..not the big 3 but a large one.....i am not sure what type of analyst it is...basically being labeled as a trader in training

 

[txeconomist]

Yea traders can make some big money; this is probably a good gig. Id just make sure that you can express to them that you are good with excel, quantitatively strong, and pay attention to detail. Total?

 

[ChazUTX]

So how did the interview go? I myself work for an energy company in Houston. I use to trade real-time power, but now moved back to the business analyst side. Trading natural gas is a great gig, and it sounds like an entry level position grooming yourself to be a trader is something I would hop in if I were you. Not many of those types of positions exist anymore. I actually know a handful of nat gas traders at a few companies around Houston. Been in the trading environment since I got out of school back in '02 so PM me if you want to discuss more details.

Chevron? Suez? Total? Cheniere?

 

[Vince4Heisman]

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