Originator - Natural Gas

Michael Page International; Zug; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Performance bonus

Career development

International environment

Job summary

Our client, a fast-growing European energy trading and logistics company, seeks an experienced Natural Gas Trading Originator to drive growth across European gas markets. You will originate opportunities, build a customer and counterparty portfolio, and negotiate profitable contracts.

Responsibilities include structuring physical and financial gas transactions, developing pricing and risk strategies, and collaborating with trading desks to optimize portfolios.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in a relevant field is required or highly preferred.
• Proven track record in gas origination and closing commercial transactions.
• Strong network within European energy markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop new business opportunities in natural gas markets.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of customers, suppliers, and trading counterparties.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure profitable contracts.
• Structure physical and financial gas transactions and related agreements.
• Collaborate with traders to monetize opportunities and manage risk.

Skills

Gas origination

Natural gas trading

Energy markets

Commercial negotiations

Portfolio optimization

Market analysis

Education

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA or energy market certification

Job description

• Entrepreneurial Impact
• Broad Commercial & Market Exposure

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing European energy trading and logistics company active across natural gas, LPG, petrochemicals, and specialty gases markets. The organization combines commodity trading expertise with integrated logistics capabilities, enabling reliable and flexible supply solutions across multiple European countries. Operating across key European energy hubs, the company serves a diverse portfolio of industrial customers, energy market participants, distributors, and utilities. Through its strong market presence, commercial agility, and customer-centric approach, it provides tailored physical and financial energy solutions while actively supporting portfolio optimization and risk management strategies. The company is currently expanding its Natural Gas Trading activities and is seeking an experienced Natural Gas Trading Originator to contribute to the growth of its commercial portfolio, develop strategic market relationships, and drive profitability across European gas markets.

Job Description

Business Development & Origination

• Originate and develop new business opportunities in natural gas markets.
• Build and maintain a portfolio of customers, suppliers, and trading counterparties.
• Develop strategic relationships with utilities, industrial consumers, producers, shippers, aggregators, and wholesalers.
• Identify customer needs and design tailored commercial solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure profitable contracts.

Transaction Structuring

• Structure physical and financial gas transactions.
• Negotiate medium- and long-term gas supply agreements.
• Develop customized pricing and risk management solutions.
• Structure transportation, storage, flexibility, and capacity-related agreements.
• Support LNG-related opportunities where applicable.

Collaboration with Trading Desk

• Work closely with traders to monetize commercial opportunities.
• Transfer originated deals for execution and risk management.
• Contribute to market strategies and portfolio optimization initiatives.
• Identify arbitrage and value-creation opportunities across markets.

Market Analysis

• Monitor European and international natural gas markets.
• Analyze supply-demand fundamentals and market dynamics.
• Track developments in:
  • LNG markets
  • Gas storage levels
  • Pipeline flows
  • Regulatory changes
  • Geopolitical events
  • Energy transition trends
• Identify market opportunities and emerging risks.

Risk & Contract Management

• Support the negotiation of EFET agreements and other master trading contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk, credit, and regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Credit teams.
• Monitor contractual performance and obligations throughout the transaction lifecycle

The Successful Applicant

Education

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy Markets, or a related field.
• MBA or advanced energy market certification is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in:
  • Gas Origination
  • Natural Gas Trading
  • Energy Commercial Operations
  • Commodity Markets
• Proven track record of originating and closing commercial transactions.
• Strong network within European energy markets is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial energy trading platform with ambitions to expand its footprint across European gas markets.
• High level of autonomy and ownership, with direct exposure to commercial decision-making and market strategies.
• Ability to combine origination, deal execution, portfolio optimization, and market exposure management within a single role.
• Direct impact on business growth and P&L generation.
• Dynamic and international working environment with close interaction across trading, risk, operations, and commercial teams.
• Competitive compensation package, including a performance-driven bonus structure.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a fast-growing organization.