Purpose of the role
Focus on initiating and leading negotiations with wholesale market participants like large industrials and resellers. We are seeking a proactive individual who excels at identifying client needs and providing effective solutions on the German gas market, including cross-commodity solutions for clients who operate power stations.
Essential responsibilitie s
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, including large industrials, suppliers, utilities and gas‑fired generation facilities
- Identify, develop, negotiate, and execute structured energy transactions with embedded optionality in the German market in close cooperation with our trading unit MET International and the local PFM & Operations team in Germany
- Track record of negotiating and closing complex structured contracts for supply of gas to industrial consumers and resellers as well as operators of power plants
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, informing the origination strategy
- Lead negotiations for origination contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company policies
- Oversee credit risk and continuous position management of the origination portfolio
- Manage the entire deal approval process with internal stakeholders, taking full front‑to‑end ownership of the implementation of new deals, products, and contract management
- Work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of origination activities with overall business operations
- Provide regular reports on origination activities and market conditions
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in the energy sector , with a strong background in origination / sale of complex products
- Deep understanding of the German energy market, including regulatory, economic, and competitive landscapes
- BSc / MSc degree in Business / Finance / Economics / Engineering or similar
- Fluency in German and very good command of English language
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic planning skills, proficiency in market analysis tools and techniques is an advantage
- Proactive, results‑driven, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment