LNG Originator / Senior LNG Originator

MET Group; Baar; On-site; CHF 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Dynamic international team

High responsibility

Modern working environment

Job summary

MET International AG in Switzerland seeks an experienced LNG origination professional to lead mid- to long-term LNG and natural gas deals, from initial screening through term sheet negotiation to execution. The role focuses on global market access and strong external relationships to optimize opportunities for MET LNG.

The successful candidate will model transactions rigorously, draft board-ready proposals, and collaborate with MET Group subsidiaries to align with LNG strategy and risk

Qualifications

• 4+ years of LNG and/or natural gas origination experience.
• Experience drafting, negotiating and executing mid/long term LNG contracts.
• Strong transaction structuring and modelling abilities.
• Proven ability to present insights to executives via board proposals/decks.
• Extensive network in LNG markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mid/long-term deal origination, structuring, execution & management.
• Market access focal point for the assigned region’s counterparties.
• Originate LNG mid to long-term transactions (3 years and beyond) from KYC to termsheets to execution; negotiate terms with internal/external teams.
• Leverage and maintain relationships with external players to identify opportunities.
• Support structuring of related hedges/trades and capacity positions with internal teams.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

LNG origination

Natural gas

Contract drafting

Deal structuring

Financial modelling

Board decks

LNG trading

Job description

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

• Mid/long-term deal origination, structuring, execution & management
• Market access focal point for the assigned region’s counterparties
• Originate LNG (including natural gas component, if any) mid to long-term transactions (i.e., 3 years and beyond) from KYC to gathering intel to structuring termsheets to execution, including negotiating and contracting terms in coordination with external and internal teams that are aligned with MET LNG strategy
• Leverage and maintain excellent relationships with external players to provide intel and identify opportunities for new transactions
• Support structuring of related hedges/trades and capacity positions with internal team(s)
• Any ad hoc duties

Qualifications

• Experience in LNG and/or natural gas origination with min 4 years related commercial analysis and/or origination experience and ability to apply to a wide range of scenarios
• Experience drafting, negotiating and executing mid/long term LNG and/or natural gas contracts
• Strong attention to detail especially when it comes to transaction structuring and modelling
• Shows a desire to continually improve and innovate in analytical approaches/methodologies
• Experience drafting board proposals and C level decks
• Strong network within LNG industry a plus
• Strong network with upstream US companies a plus
• Excellent problem-solving ability, creative in finding alternative solutions
• Independent thinker but able to work well with others in a team
• Geographical focus shall be global, and other ad hoc in line with LNG desk requirement
• Requires close/daily coordination with internal colleagues & other MET Group subsidiaries

Additional Information

• Competitive remuneration
• Working in a dynamic international team
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• Friendly and modern working environment