LNG Originator IIISr
Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced Senior LNG Originator to identify develop and execute LNG sale purchase and trading opportunities across our global portfolio. Based in either Singapore London or Houston (with preference for Singapore) this role will lead complex commercial negotiations build and manage senior-level relationships with suppliers buyers and portfolio players and help shape the origination strategy for our LNG business. The successful candidate will work closely with trading legal shipping risk and regulatory teams to structure and close high-value long-term and medium-term LNG transactions.
The LNG Originator I/II/Sr responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the identification development and execution of LNG sale supply and trading opportunities including long-term and medium-term contracts and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
- Shape origination strategy and market entry approaches drawing on market insight and an established network of counterparties across Atlantic and Pacific LNG basins.
- Provide commercial leadership on complex high-value negotiations setting strategy leading counterparty engagement and securing favourable terms on pricing risk allocation flexibility and optionality.
- Originate and manage a portfolio of counterparties targeting both established and new markets to grow trading volumes and margin.
- Oversee contract structuring and finalisation partnering with Legal and Risk to ensure alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key LNG suppliers buyers portfolio players and strategic partners acting as a primary commercial point of contact.
- Work closely with the Trading LNG & Origination desks to assess portfolio fit short- and medium-term exposure and value of prospective deals.
- Prepare and present deal proposals market analysis and business cases to senior management and investment/commitment committees.
- Monitor global LNG and gas market fundamentals pricing dynamics and regulatory developments translating insight into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Mentor junior origination and trading staff and contribute to the broader development of the origination function.
Required Experience and Skills:
- 5-10 years of experience in LNG Origination with a track record of leading and closing complex transactions.
- Demonstrated network of counterparties across LNG buyers sellers portfolio players and shipping/infrastructure stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating SPAs master trading agreements and other long-form LNG/gas commercial contracts.
- Prior exposure to deal structuring pricing mechanisms and risk allocation in LNG sale and purchase agreements.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Trading Legal Shipping Risk and Finance teams.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to originate structure and close deals independently.
- Excellent negotiation stakeholder management and communication skills with credibility at senior/executive level.
- Sound quantitative and contractual skills; comfortable with financial modelling and deal economics.
- Self-motivated resilient and able to operate with autonomy in a fast-moving global market.
- Cultural fluency and comfort working across time zones with teams in London Singapore Houston and other regional offices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business finance engineering energy economics or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.
- Fluency in English required; additional languages relevant to target markets (e.g. Japanese Korean Mandarin Spanish) are advantageous.
Location Notes:
London: role sits within the Commodities: Origination division and reports into a US-based VP-Business Development & Origination working closely with counterparts in Singapore and Houston.
Singapore: role reports into a US-based VP-Business Development & Origination within the Commodities: Origination division with close coordination with London and Houston offices.
Houston: role sits in EQTs Houston office with global travel required
Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.
EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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