Role Overview
Jane Street is hiring a entry-level Commodities Trader. This is a full-time role in New York. Part of Jane Street's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
About the Position
We are looking for a commodity trader based in New York to work closely with our local and global commodities teams and help manage our commodity delta one and options book with an emphasis on larger, longer tenor trades. In this role you'll have responsibility for running our systematic and more discretionary strategies, whilst looking for opportunities to grow them.
A strong candidate will have an interest in the whole lifecycle of a trade from understanding the signal and idea generation, through trade execution and then book and risk management. Partnering with sell-side counterparts for risk lay-off is a core business for the team, and we are looking for someone who can manage these relationships strategically.
Commodity trading interfaces closely with our broader commodities and derivatives operations. We have a culture of strong collaboration both across teams and across regions. Your working relationships, trader intuition, and ability to analyze special situations will add value to our team.
About You
- 3+ years of experience in commodity trading options (gas, power or oil preferred)
- Familiarity with the inter-dealer broker market and transacting bilaterally
- Able to think critically and implement new ideas
- Understanding of commodity market structure and sources of natural order flow in the market
- Strong quantitative skills in understanding options pricing and risk management
- Open to learning new techniques
- Strong communicator with excellent planning, analytical, and people skills; comfortable coordinating across time zones
- Reliable and flexible team player with a positive attitude
- Detail-oriented, organized, and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
- Willingness to spend multiple weeks a year traveling to London and Hong Kong is a plus
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Commodities Trader position at Jane Street?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Jane Street. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Commodities Trader position at Jane Street located?
This position is based in New York. Jane Street has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Commodities Trader at Jane Street earn?
Jane Street has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Commodities Trader role at Jane Street posted?
This role was posted on April 14, 2026 (55 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Commodities Trader role at Jane Street entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Jane Street has listed.
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