Gas Originator (m / w / d) - MET Group

MET Group; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European energy company is seeking a proactive individual in Dortmund for negotiating complex energy transactions in the German gas market. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the energy sector, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong background in market analysis. A BSc/MSc in a relevant field and fluency in German are mandatory. This role offers competitive compensation and an international working environment focused on respect and diversity.

Leistungen

Highly competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Performance-based bonus schemes

International environment with diverse workforce

Engaging company events

Qualifikationen

• 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 and competitive landscapes.
• Fluency in German and very good command of English.

Aufgaben

• Initiate and lead negotiations with wholesale market participants.
• Identify, develop, negotiate, and execute structured energy transactions.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Manage the entire deal approval process with internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular reports on origination activities.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Client relationship management

Fluency in German

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

BSc / MSc in Business / Finance / Economics / Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Über uns

About usMET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group is represented in 21 countries : Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Turkey and Ukraine.

MET Group is present in 33 national energy markets and 44 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Belgium, Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, and The Netherlands.

MET Group has 1350+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Corporation

• Listed on the Singapore Exchange

TasksPurpose 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 responsibilities

• 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 favourable 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

Profile

• 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

We offer

• An international environment and workforce with ca. 60 nationalities, with a commitment to respect, diversity and integrity
• Career growth and development at one of Switzerland's Top Employers
• Highly competitive remuneration system, above‑market earning potential via our unique performance‑based bonus schemes, reflecting the value we place on dedication and results
• Work in a flat organisational structure with best‑in‑class industry experts, promoting individual ideas, rapid decision‑making, and high accountability
• A rapidly growing company entering new markets globally and expanding its asset portfolio worldwide, with substantial investment into green energy (renewables) assets
• Benefit from international career opportunities and internal mobility within our 17 globally located offices
• Engaging annual company events, from Group level teambuilding to local entity events and festive celebrations