Ammonia Trader

Date: 15 Jan 2025

Location: GB

Company: Woodside Energy Ltd

About Woodside Energy

 

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

 

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

 

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

Woodside are seeking an Ammonia Trader to join our London-based team and drive the origination and trading of grey and lower-carbon ammonia across European markets, initially leveraging the Beaumont New Ammonia platform.

 

Based in London and reporting to the Head of Global Ammonia, this exciting role involves managing commercial purchase and sales activities, coordinating with the operations team for seamless deal execution, and collaborating with the freight chartering department. Be part of a team leading the charge in cleaner energy solutions and make your mark in the dynamic European markets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Act as the account manager for Woodside’s customers in CFR/FOB offshore sales in European region.
  • Drive the transformation of customers’ requirements  to lower carbon-intensity (CI) ammonia.
  • Conduct market research and competitor analysis to frame marketing and trading opportunities and develop  business cases and trading strategies.
  • Use market insights and intelligence to work with in-house trading analysis teams and define market point-of-views and associated trading strategies that maximise ammonia trading value.
  • Collaborate with other regional ammonia traders and product line leader to align these trading strategies.
  • Analyse supply and demand, and other market key drivers across the ammoniaand its associated up/down stream value chain, providing cost and willingness-to-pay analyses.
  • Manage tactical trading business execution such as:
    • Short and medium term sales and trading plans
    • Commercial risk positions and exposures: net long / net short
    • Target markets, key customers, trading strategies
    • Prevailing market conditions, pricing levels, supply and demand dynamics
  • Macro- and micro-economics conditions, regulatory headwinds/tailwinds, energy and feedstock market dynamics
  • Manage key trading counterparty accounts and build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
  • Support the integration of new demand for low-carbon ammonia into the global trading portfolio while ensuring effective risk management.
  • Develop and implement quantitatively driven commercial strategies to support trading and business growth.
  • Communicate effectively with senior management and global stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
  • Leverage understanding of trade mechanisms, including CBAM, to optimise profitability and risk management.

Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Economics (essential).
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (desirable).
  • 4–8 years’ experience in physical trading, with preferred experience in paper markets.
  • Trading experience in ammonia, petrochemicals, or LPG (desirable).
  • Proven ability to deliver sustained positive outcomes and work effectively under pressure in dynamic environments.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of accountability.
     

Desirable Skills: 
 

  • Knowledge of ammonia, chemical fertilisers, coal, or natural gas (technical and/or commercial).
  • Experience in trading operations, risk management, or market intelligence/analysis.

Recognition & Reward:

 

What you can expect from us:

 

  • Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
  • Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
  • Values led culture
  • Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
  • Community volunteering opportunities
  • Relocation assistance (if required)
  • A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

 

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

 

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

 

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday 31st January, 2025. 

 

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.