Lead LNG Trader

MET International AG (METI) was established in 2010 in order to consolidate and develop MET Group’s international natural gas sales and purchase portfolio, as well as to establish a trading arm for commodity lines. 

METI is responsible for providing highly competitive supply structures to its gas and power sales affiliates, optimizing its power generation assets, managing the LNG portfolio, and trading around international positions.

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

• 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