Vacatures trader

, Netherlands

Job Family Group: Trading Jobs

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: February 16, 2026

Business Unit: Trading and Supply

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Where you fit in

The Trading & Supply (T&S) Products business exists to maximize sustained value creation in oil products markets through effective management of Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) performance, along with the necessary controls for regulated business activities. This supports the overarching Downstream objectives of material cash generation and high returns on capital.

T&S encompasses all global activities—from lifting fuel components/products from equity refining and purchasing fuel components/products from third parties, to delivering finished products to branded Marketing businesses and selling fuel products/components to counterparties, including global proprietary trading of fuel components/products.

What’s the role?

You will be responsible for trading High Sulphur Gasoil or Diesel within the Middle Distillates desk in the European market. Scope will depend on your experience, with the expectation of full accountability for exposures and book development.

The Global Middle Distillates team operates at the core of the oil value chain across Diesel, Jet, and specialty products (GTL, Base Oils, Waxes). We combine strong global fundamentals with growing use of technical analysis to shape trading views and maximise returns.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across regions to build and execute trading strategies for your product area.

Key Responsibilities

• Grow and manage the Middle Distillates trading book; deliver against P&L targets.
• Take full accountability for exposures, risk positions, and deal profitability.
• Trade physical and financial products within a defined commodity/geography.
• Optimise the portfolio, manage arbitrage flows, and identify new opportunities.
• Improve supply flows and develop new value‑adding propositions.
• Share market intelligence across regions and product lines.
• Partner with regional stakeholders on supply and sourcing strategies.
• Manage complex price exposures effectively.
• Drive short‑ and medium‑term business development initiatives.

What we need from you

We’re looking for someone with strong physical oil trading experience, proven P&L ownership, and the confidence to operate in a fast‑paced environment.

• Ability to build and execute fundamental and technical trading strategies.
• Strong numeracy, analytical skills, and appetite for risk.
• Commercially creative mindset with the ability to spot and deliver opportunities.
• Strong relationship‑building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience negotiating and executing deals with customers and partners.
• Solid understanding of price exposures and complex deal structures.
• Self‑driven, independent, and eager to grow in an evolving commercial landscape.

Shell Nederland BV is a platform for international collaboration, with Shell offering direct employment to around ten thousand people in the Netherlands alone, including roughly 2,800 non‑Dutch employees from around 80 countries. Diversity is key at Shell Nederland, and our employees reflect the innovation that stems from a diverse workforce. By joining Shell Nederland, you will benefit from an unrivalled industry‑leading development programme that will see you tap into a pool of expert knowledge that will help propel your career. Shell Nederland is the holding company of most Shell companies operating in the Netherlands. Shell Nederland also has an advisory and coordinating role in numerous areas.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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