Austin, Texas, United States · Remote OK
$150/hr–$200/hr
Our Company CarbonBetter is an energy logistics and sustainability company headquartered in Austin, Texas. We help residential, industrial, and commercial customers manage their energy supply, transportation, and environ…
Skills: Physical natural gas trading, Market strategy development, Relationship management, Risk management, Gulf Coast pipeline systems
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The trader will build and scale a profitable physical natural gas trading book by developing new customer relationships and identifying market opportunities. They are also responsible for executing physical transactions, managing operational risks, and mentoring a growing team.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in U.S. physical natural gas markets, with a minimum of 2 years in a trading role. A deep understanding of Gulf Coast pipeline systems and a proven track record of originating profitable business are required.
CarbonBetter is an energy logistics and sustainability company headquartered in Austin, Texas. We help residential, industrial, and commercial customers manage their energy supply, transportation, and environmental goals through physical natural gas marketing, logistics, renewable energy, and carbon solutions. Our entrepreneurial culture empowers employees to build businesses, create long-term value, and solve complex challenges in evolving energy markets.
We're looking for an entrepreneurial trader who wants to build and scale a physical natural gas business with the backing of an established company. You'll have the autonomy to develop your market strategy, build customer relationships, create new commercial opportunities, and grow your own team as the business expands.
If you've always wanted to build your own trading business, but without having to raise capital, build operations, or create back-office infrastructure, this is that opportunity.
Reporting directly to the Head of Trading, you'll be responsible for creating long-term value while helping shape the future of CarbonBetter's physical natural gas platform.
The role may be based in Austin, TX, or within your primary market.
Build and grow a profitable physical natural gas trading book
Develop new customer, supplier, and counterparty relationships
Identify and capitalize on evolving market opportunities
Execute physical transactions while actively managing market and operational risk
Work closely with the middle office, and accounting to ensure flawless execution
Mentor and build a team, including schedulers, as your business grows
The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to create profitable businesses through commercial initiative, relationship development, and disciplined execution—not simply optimize an existing portfolio of company-owned assets.
5+ years of experience in U.S. physical natural gas markets, including at least 2 years in a trading role.
Demonstrated success originating and growing profitable physical natural gas business.
Proven ability to develop new customer relationships and create sustainable sources of P&L.
Deep understanding of Gulf Coast pipeline systems, transportation, basis markets, and physical logistics.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to build and scale a business over the long term.
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build high-performing teams.
Our compensation philosophy is designed to reward business builders.
Compensation is highly performance-based, with significant upside tied directly to the profitability and long-term growth of the business you create. We offer the autonomy, resources, and operational support to help exceptional traders build lasting value.
What’s good for the planet is good for business.
We believe that what’s good for our planet is good for business. Soon all companies will be expected to cut or eliminate their carbon emissions. Consumers, investors—and regulators—will demand it. Smart businesses understand the urgent need to act. And yet it can be confusing to chart the way forward. What’s the right path? Taking action should be easier. We understand these challenges because we’ve lived them ourselves as a trusted energy logistics partner pursuing paths to decarbonization in our own business. Our experience in the status quo informs our strategies in the transition to the net-zero economy. Our approach is pragmatic, we believe in progress over perfection. It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing something, and we know how to start and when to scale. We’re CarbonBetter, a privately held firm that specializes in energy logistics, sustainability and decarbonization services, and clean energy and carbon offset project consulting. We chart a clear path for every organization to drive meaningful change in the transition to a net-zero economy—accelerating the societal shifts that will save our planet. We’re proud to be a certified minority-owned business.
Offices: 2305 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas 78702, US
What’s good for the planet is good for business.
We believe that what’s good for our planet is good for business. Soon all companies will be expected to cut or eliminate their carbon emissions. Consumers, investors—and regulators—will demand it. Smart businesses understand the urgent need to act. And yet it can be confusing to chart the way forward. What’s the right path? Taking action should be easier. We understand these challenges because we’ve lived them ourselves as a trusted energy logistics partner pursuing paths to decarbonization in our own business. Our experience in the status quo informs our strategies in the transition to the net-zero economy. Our approach is pragmatic, we believe in progress over perfection. It’s not about doing everything—it’s about doing something, and we know how to start and when to scale. We’re CarbonBetter, a privately held firm that specializes in energy logistics, sustainability and decarbonization services, and clean energy and carbon offset project consulting. We chart a clear path for every organization to drive meaningful change in the transition to a net-zero economy—accelerating the societal shifts that will save our planet. We’re proud to be a certified minority-owned business.
Offices: 2305 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas 78702, US
