Head Of Trading

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Crude Oil Marketing & Trading Group
Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 70 years. Chances are, we do more than you think. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.
We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Pembina has a diverse and inclusive working environment that provides employees with a positive and engaging work experience where they are recognized and empowered. Learn more about our values and strategy .
We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules. Employees embed physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data. Working for Pembina means working safely.
Overview:Pembina’s Marketing team in Calgary is actively hiring a Head of Trading to lead Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategy, portfolio optimization, risk management, and commercial performance.
Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, this role develops and executes Pembina’s Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategy, optimizing the physical and commercial portfolio through market intelligence, asset optionality, transportation, storage, blending, market access and arbitrage opportunities.
The Head of Trading leads Crude Trading, NGL Trading, Natural Gas Trading, and Trade Analytics & Optimization, translating market fundamentals, customer needs and asset capabilities into strategies that maximize risk-adjusted value and strengthen trading governance.
As a senior commercial leader, the Head of Trading builds industry relationships, advises senior leadership on market opportunities and risks, and partners across the organization to enhance the value of Pembina’s integrated asset and commercial portfolio.
Pembina’s Marketing team creates value through the strategic buying, selling and optimization of natural gas, NGLs, condensate and crude oil. Leveraging transportation, storage, fractionation, market access, rail and logistics capabilities, the team improves market access, pricing and commercial opportunities for Pembina and Western Canadian producers.
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
Develop and execute integrated Crude, NGL and Natural Gas trading strategies that maximize risk-adjusted value, margin and optionality;
Lead trading activities across physical markets, including transportation, storage, blending, market access, timing, location and product optimization;
Identify and execute arbitrage opportunities by leveraging Pembina’s assets, contracts and market positions;
Translate market fundamentals, supply and demand dynamics, customer requirements and asset capabilities into actionable trading strategies;
Maintain deep knowledge of North American energy markets, pricing, infrastructure and global market drivers;
Build Analytics & Optimization capabilities using data, modelling and scenario analysis to improve portfolio economics;
Establish performance reporting, KPIs and P&L attribution to support timely commercial decisions;
Promote data-driven decision-making, automation and continuous improvement across Trading;
Partner acrossAsset Teams, Commercial, Logistics, Finance and Market Risk to capture value across the enterprise;
Ensure tradingcomplies with approved mandates, risk limits, governance and regulatory requirements;
Monitor exposures and external developments, balancing commercial opportunity with disciplined risk management;
Provide seniorleadership with clear advice on portfolio performance, market opportunities, risks and trends;
Lead major negotiations and maintain strong relationships with customers, counterparties and industry participants;
Identify emerging markets, products and commercial structures that strengthen Pembina’s competitive position;
Build a high-performing culture through accountability, collaboration, coaching and talent development;
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Champion Pembina’s Zero by Choice safety culture and Life Saving Rules by embedding physical, psychological, and cyber safety into all work practices while taking personal accountability to maintain compliance, support audit readiness, proactively identify risks, and protect our people, assets, and data.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, economics, finance, engineering, or a related discipline;
15+ years of progressive experience in trading, marketing, commercial development, asset optimization in related energy markets;
Proven successdeveloping and executing profitable trading and commercial strategies in complex market environments;
Deep knowledgeof North American crude, NGL and natural gas markets, including transportation, pipeline and storage infrastructure, pricing, refinery and petrochemical economics, supply and demand, risk management, and physical and financial trading;
Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify market opportunities, manage risk, and deliver sustainable value;
Accomplished people leader with experience building, developing, and retaining high-performing commercial teams and future leadership talent;
Strategic thinker who translates market intelligence into business decisions and long-term growth opportunities;
Exceptional communication, influencing, and relationship-management skills with internal and external stakeholders;
Proven abilityto lead through complexity, align teams, and foster accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement;
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Executive presence and leadership maturity, with the ability to advise senior leaders and represent the organization in high-profile commercial discussions and negotiations. Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Fridays
The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. The final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.
This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day:11/16/2026. In rare circumstances, a position may be posted for less time if there has been significant interest in the role.
Our expectations are high, and our total rewards package reflects this.
Diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences contribute to our collective successand enrich our workplace culture. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.
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