Senior Portfolio Trader

Origin Energy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Central CBD location

EV car subscriptions

Discounted energy and internet

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking a Portfolio Trader, LNG Origination in Sydney to set the commercial strategy for the US Gulf Coast LNG position, execute it, and originate new business globally. Based in Sydney, you’ll grow the live position while collaborating with the wholesale portfolio across cross-commodity opportunities.

The candidate will manage trading across European and US hours, engage in negotiation, hedging, and governance processes with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Physical LNG trading/origination experience including cargo marketing and term/spot deals.
• 3+ years in international energy markets in trading/origination/portfolio management.
• Fluency in pricing/derivatives: Henry Hub, JKM, TTF, Brent; track spreads.
• Ability to read contracts for commercial value and build a counterparty network.
• Degree in a quantitative discipline and ability to explain complex structures to a Risk Committee.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the marketing strategy for US Gulf Coast LNG volumes, including where cargoes go and terms.
• Run counterparty negotiations and manage obligations under supply arrangements; read contracts for embedded options.
• Originate new LNG portfolio opportunities in international/domestic markets and expand deal flow.
• Develop and execute forward hedging strategies for oil, LNG and coal exposures; coordinate with Treasury on FX risk.
• Present monthly trading strategy/results to senior management and the Risk Committee; navigate governance with Legal, Tax, Credit, Insurance and Treasury.

Skills

LNG origination

Trading experience

Risk management

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Education

Quantitative degree (finance/engineering/science)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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• Run a live US Gulf Coast LNG position and grow it into new origination deals
• Present directly to the Risk Committee and see how oil, LNG and coal connect
• Sydneybased

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

Origin's Oil & LNG Portfolio Trading team manages our international financial oil, LNG and coal exposures alongside the physical LNG book. As Portfolio Trader, LNG Origination, you will set the commercial strategy on Origin's US Gulf Coast LNG position, execute it, and originate new business around it. Based in Sydney and reporting to the Group Manager, Oil & LNG Portfolio Trading, you will run a live position with a mandate to grow beyond it, and work across Origin's wholesale portfolio wherever cross-commodity exposure creates opportunity. The role trades into European and US sessions, so expect a working pattern that reflects that.

Key responsibilities:

• Set and execute the marketing strategy for Origin's US Gulf Coast LNG volumes: where cargoes go, on what terms, and how the position is hedged.
• Run counterparty negotiations and manage Origin's obligations under existing supply arrangements, reading contracts for embedded options and flexibility to create trading positions and structured deals.
• Originate new LNG portfolio opportunities in international and domestic markets, building a counterparty network that increases deal flow and sharpens market intelligence.
• Develop and execute forward hedging strategies for Origin's international oil, LNG and coal price exposure, trading in European and US hours and working with Treasury on FX risk.
• Present the monthly trading strategy and outcomes to senior management and the Risk Committee, and take deals through governance with Legal, Tax, Credit, Insurance, Treasury and Group Finance.

What will you bring?

• Physical LNG trading or origination experience, including cargo marketing, term and spot deals, and negotiating MSPAs, SPAs and confirmations.
• At least three years in international energy markets in a trading, origination or portfolio management role, with an understanding of Australian as well as international energy markets (AFMA accreditation preferred).
• Fluency in the pricing and derivatives around a US Gulf Coast LNG position: Henry Hub, JKM, TTF and Brent, and the spreads between them.
• The ability to read a contract for its commercial value, not just its obligations, and a counterparty network across international LNG (or the track record to build one quickly).
• A degree in a quantitative discipline such as finance, economics, engineering, science or mathematics, and the ability to explain complex structures clearly to a Risk Committee and work effectively with internal teams and senior third-party counterparts.

So, why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.