Feedstocks Trader

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

Dow is looking for an experienced Feedstocks Trader EMEA to join its Feedstocks and Commodities organization in Horgen, Switzerland. You bring a proven track record of generating value through physical and/or financial commodity trading, combined with deep market expertise in crude oil, naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, or related commodities.

In this role, you will manage a mid-nine-figure commodities portfolio spanning Brent, propane, naphtha, and Title Transfer Facility gas. You will identify and capitalize on market opportunities, develop and execute trading and hedging strategies, actively manage risk, and drive sustainable value in dynamic global commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading and hedging strategies in oil and gas related markets.
• Generate consistent trading profit and derivative results within approved risk parameters.
• Execute transactions using futures, swaps, options, and other commodity derivatives.
• Identify arbitrage opportunities and market dislocations across regions, products, and time structures.
• Build and maintain relationships with traders, producers, consumers, refiners, marketers, brokers, exchanges, banks, and other market participants.
• Support the research team in developing market views, pricing forecasts, and trading recommendations for senior management while ensuring compliance with regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics). An advanced degree (Master's, PhD) is an advantage.
• Proven track record of generating value through trading while effectively managing risk across volatile commodity markets.
• Demonstrated trading experience in crude oil, naphtha, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, including propane and butane, or other related commodity markets.
• Strong experience with commodity derivatives, including futures, swaps, options, and forwards, combined with a solid understanding of quantitative modelling, predictive analytics, physical market fundamentals, and logistics.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CAIA, CMT, CQF, or comparable credentials are an advantage.
• Experience with algorithmic, systematic, or proprietary trading strategies is highly valued.
• International trading experience across multiple regions and commodity markets, with the ability to navigate interconnected global markets.

Your Skills

• Trading Performance: You have a verifiable history of consistently delivering positive trading results and risk-adjusted returns.
• Market Strategy: You develop profitable market strategies based on strong fundamental or quantitative analysis.
• Commercial Optimization: You identify arbitrage and optimization opportunities that create measurable commercial value.
• Portfolio Management: You manage complex portfolios while maintaining disciplined risk controls.
• Integrity & Collaboration: You build a strong professional reputation for integrity, collaboration, and commercial excellence.

Additional Notes

• No visa- or relocation support, eligible to work in Switzerland
• A minimum requirement for this Swiss based position is the ability to work legally in Switzerland. (Swiss work permit/EU citizenship)
• Please provide your application in English

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.