Senior LNG Trader

Maersk

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Copenhagen - Denmark

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior LNG Trader will be responsible of LNG supplies for Maersks dual-fuel LNG-powered container vessels this role the Trader will trade physical LNG and Bio-LNG cargoes as well as develop and execute hedging and trading strategies. The person will manage relationships with key suppliers globally and oversee contract management and related administrative tasks. Senior LNG trader will ensure appropriate commercial execution risk management and regulatory compliance including the optimisation of fossil LNG and bio-LNG positions.

About the Role

We are looking for aSenior LNG Traderto join the LNG Trading team withinMaersk Energy Markets. In this role you willbe responsible forsecuring LNG andbioLNGsupplies for Maersks growing fleet ofdualfuelLNGpoweredcontainer vessels and for managing the associated commercial and market risks.

About Maersk Energy Markets

Maersk Energy Markets serves as the sourcing arm of Maersk handling the supply storage purchase and delivery of fuel for our global fleet.In 2024 we managed more than 12 million metric tons of fuel with Maersk as our primary customer.

Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for Maersk and Energy Markets focuses onoptimisingtotal cost through blending tollinglogistics and marketoptimisation. We are part of the broader Maersk Energy Transitionorganisationand consist of approximately 135 colleagues across key locations including Copenhagen Geneva New York and Singapore.

Why nowMaersk has ordered a large fleet ofdualfuelLNGpoweredcontainer vessels in response to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape includingFuelEUMaritime EU ETS RED III and IMO regulations.

  • The firstLNGpoweredvessels will enter operation in Q2 2027 with a second and larger wave arriving from late 2027 through 2028

  • This expansion significantly increases LNG volumes financial exposure and market risk

  • The trading desks scope is expanding to include fossil LNGbioLNG and related products across global markets

Additionalsenior trading capacity is thereforeto ensure strong commercial execution robust risk management and continued regulatory compliance whileoptimisingLNG andbioLNGpositions.

Key Responsibilities

As Senior LNG Trader you will:

  • Trade and source physical LNG andbioLNGcargoes globally (FOB CIF DAP / DES)

  • Develop and execute LNG trading and hedging strategies aligned with fleet demand and risk appetite

  • Manage and grow relationships with key LNG andbioLNGsuppliers worldwide

  • Supportoptimisationof LNG productslogisticsflows and supply chains

  • Oversee contract negotiation execution and lifecycle management

  • Collaborate closely with Energy Markets colleagues across Europe the Americas and Asia toidentifyand develop new commercial opportunities

  • Contribute to effective risk management regulatory compliance and reporting

WhatWereLooking For

Werelooking for someone who brings both deep marketexpertiseand a collaborative mindset:

  • Minimum5 years experiencein physical LNG trading (smallscaleLNG experience is a plus)

  • Solid understanding ofLNG bunkeringoperations and associated supply contracts

  • Strong knowledge of European energy markets and global LNG dynamics

  • Experience or interest inbioLNG methanol or other alternative fuels is an advantage

  • Analyticaldetailoriented and comfortable operating in afastmoving 24/7 trading environment

  • Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and geographies

  • Fluency in English with strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race colour gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy or parental leave veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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Senior LNG Trader will be responsible of LNG supplies for Maersks dual-fuel LNG-powered container vessels this role the Trader will trade physical LNG and Bio-LNG cargoes as well as develop and execute hedging and trading strategies. The person will manage relationships with key suppliers globally ...
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Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries

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