Trader, Ammonia

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We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation 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 globally.

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About the Role:

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

Based in London and reporting to the Head of Market Development & Origination, this exciting role involves managing trading & sales activities, coordinating with the operations team for seamless deal execution, collaborating with the freight chartering department, optimization of ammonia portfolio (physical supplies and demand points) while harnessing trading analysis to create the best value of ammonia. This role will also be supporting the AM&T’s drive of lower-carbon ammonia origination of opportunities in Europe.

Be part of a team leading the charge in cleaner energy solutions and make your mark in the dynamic ammonia and new energy markets.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as the account manager for Woodside’s trading counterparties in CFR/FOB offshore sales mainly in Europe and parts of Middle East.
• Manage key trading counterparty accounts and build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Responsible for the global ammonia seaborne shipping plan i.e. utilization of vessels, operational scheduling of all FOB and CFR/DES sales into Europe and parts of APAC.
• 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
• Leverage understanding of trade mechanisms, including CBAM, to optimise profitability and risk management.
• Work closely with Sus/Cert Manager to ensure required certification for Lower carbon ammonia are in place prior to trades (purchase/sale).
• Communicate effectively with senior management and global stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Analyse supply and demand, and other market key drivers across the ammonia and its associated up/down stream value chain, providing cost and willingness-to-pay analyses.
• Develop ammonia price forecast and forward curves from market intelligence and analysis for internal point of view development and mark to market purposes.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Economics (essential).
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (added advantage).
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in physical trading.
• Trading experience in ammonia or petrochemicals or chemical fertilizers or LPG (added advantage).
• 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, hydrogen, chemical fertilizers, methanol, coal, or natural gas (technical and/or commercial).
• Either been in market / trading analyst or risk analyst roles on commodities trading desk.
• Experience in trading operations, risk management, or market intelligence/analysis.

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

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 various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

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

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 7th Jan 2026.

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