Gas Originator

Job Title: Gas Originator
Location: Downtown Houston, TX- 5-day a week on-site role.
SALARY: $170- $190K base salary plus great global benefits for the employees

They require candidates with recent prior experience with Energy Trading.

SUMMARY:
The Gas Originator will develop and execute utilizing a deep understanding of trading activity to successfully support the origination and marketing activities. The role is highly client-facing, requiring strong communication and inter-personal skills necessary to be a successful negotiator, and excellence demands a high degree of independence and initiative.

DUTIES:

– Originate supply of natural gas & NGLs (and other related products) to support transportation, storage, and downstream consumer portfolio
– Originate new customers and downstream, end-use demand sinks to support marketing and offtake portfolio
– Develop a deep understanding of the natural gas and LNG trading portfolio, working closely with traders (gas and LNG) to assist in structuring transactions that support the trading and risk strategies of the desks
– Spearhead the development and management of customer relationships (suppliers, end-users, traders/marketers, midstream)
– Identify and oversee the onboarding and setup of new trading Counterparts
– Propose and promote new risk management strategies or new product structures to optimize the wholesale portfolio
– Provide front-to-back support for deal execution and management
– Remain current on US gas and LNG fundamentals and general market conditions and drivers
– Lead the commercial coordination between affiliates and assist in fundamental and financial analysis of existing or potential assets to support group strategies
– Propose risk management strategies and structure market access solutions that maximize value for the Company
– Assist with Cost & Budget Evaluations, contract negotiation/re-negotiation, and project analysis
– Lead the collaboration and coordination with other front office teams and internal support functions, especially with regards to integration of new products or markets and across other commodities (i.e. power)
– Propose and execute profitable (or cost savings) commercial transactions and midstream solutions to optimize the asset portfolio and create tangible value (measurable PnL)
– Comply with the Code of Conduct, Compliance Manual and all policies and procedures of the Company and the Group
– Execute deals within the framework of limit and trading policy
– Create a collaborative dynamic with other front office teams, support functions, and cross-functional departments
– Support to maintain credibility and quality of relationship and facilitate further commercial opportunities
– Support the Trading strategy through negotiating and executing various types of commodity transactions for natural gas and related products.
– Develop the strategic customer portfolio to increase access to physical and financial flows to support the Company’s trading activities and market access reach in the US.
– Propose and promote various risk management solutions and tailored product offerings for internal and external customers leveraging on trading capabilities and risk appetite.
– Provide critical end-to-end deal management to streamline contract development and improve execution efficiency.
– Manage the commercial interface between divisions and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure excellent information flow and coordination.
– Evaluate and support the development of new business opportunities, working with corporate and business development teams, to promote strategies to grow the portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS:

– 5+ years relevant industry experience in Gas and Power markets, and at least 3 years experience in a commercial or front-office role
– Deep understanding of the North America energy industry, and specifically knowledge and experience around physical natural gas and derivative products
– Previous experience in natural gas & liquids operations and risk control
– High level of analytical and organizational skills
– Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience with customers
– Proficient in Microsoft Office
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

EDUCATION:
– Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, business administration, or equivalent

Interested candidates email your resume to alex@amtexenterprises.com & shabu@amtexenterprises.com