Lead LNG Trader

Lead LNG Trader

MET Group

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description

• Lead and manage physical LNG trading (i.e. short term, rolling front 12-18 months) team and LNG commercial operations team to achieve LNG desk qualitative and pnl targets in line with internal company rules and LNG desk strategy;
• Increase trade flow of LNG cargoes via optimization, basin swaps and tender participation in line with internal strategy and mandates;
• Work seamlessly with the internal portfolio and regas teams to identify optimization (and re-optimization) opportunities and ensure smooth cargo deliveries;
• Develop FOB-DES business cases, including taking time/voyage charters, for LNG trading purposes;
• Take ownership of the relevant list of existing LNG trading counterparties and expand MET’s LNG trading footprint;
• Lead commercial negotiation of framework and individual contracts and related documentation needed for LNG trading in partnership with internal teams (i.e. legal, credit, finance, etc.);
• Take ownership of LNG trading team’s curve marks, and confirm such markings on daily basis;
• Support origination activities for longer-dated transactions in the Atlantic where required.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of working experience in LNG trading;
• Strong network within LNG trading industry;
• Experience with FOB offtake and related chartering activities;
• Very strong understanding of the LNG value chain from upstream to downstream;
• Strong understanding of market and market player dynamics, including ability to show quantitative evaluation of physical arbitrage opportunities;
• Entrepreneurial spirit, able to build relationships with counterparties and identify value;
• Efficient and decisive manager with strong analytical skills and attention for detail, with the ability to synthesize and communicate well;
• Strong numerical and quantitative skills;
• Motivated and driven individual, able to work independently and under pressure with a team;
• Ability to mentor younger members of the team.

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