LNG Portfolio Trader

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is seeking an LNG Portfolio Trader to maximize trading value from an LNG portfolio. The role involves trading strategy development, collaboration with traders, and enhancing pricing models. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, be proficient in trading software, and maintain a high standard of business ethics. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a strategist or options quant on a commodity trading floor.
• Fluency in written and oral English required.
• Self-motivated and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage medium and long-term positions.
• Develop and execute hedging strategies.
• Identify trading opportunities to inform decision making.

Skills

Proficiency in trading software

Risk management tools

Programming (Python, VBA, SQL)

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA)

Job description

Job Description

The application window for this role will close on (dd.mm.yyyy):
12.09.2025
To ensure your application is considered, please submit it before this date. Note that the job advert will be removed on the indicated "end date" found on top of the advert.

What does the job involve?
The LNG Portfolio Trader is responsible for extracting the maximum trading value from the inherent flexibility in Equinor's LNG portfolio of term physical and financial contracts using portfolio analytical and option trading principles.

The job will also include enhancing proprietary pricing models for LNG optionality facilitating the valuation of new contracts.

The role is part of a trading team with focus on maximizing the total value of the LNG portfolio and will be operating with a "one book" approach and common team targets.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

• Manage across the medium term positions (within liquid time horizon), and long term positions.
• Develop and execute hedging strategies and the monetization of volumetric optionality embedded in the portfolio (e.g., cancellation clauses and other volumetric) through financial delta-hedging strategies in close coordination with the regional trading teams.
• Identify trading opportunities (market trends, volatility patterns, and arbitrage opportunities) enabling clear decision making at trading desk level and for senior management.
• Build and enhance portfolio and option pricing models.
• Collaborate with Originators and Traders valuing new structured transactions considering physical and financial constraints and ensuring alignment with the portfolio's risk and value objectives.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, or Master's in Financial Engineering) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in trading software, risk management tools, and programming (e.g., Python, VBA, SQL) for analytics.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required, fluency in other is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Experience as a strategist, structurer, or options quant on a commodity trading floor-preferably in LNG, natural gas, and/or power markets.
• Proven track record in structured physical transactions, including sale and purchase agreements, swing options, and tolling arrangements.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with a results-driven approach.
• Good communication skills and able to foster close collaboration with traders.
• High standards of business ethics.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That's why we offer

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees' well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our makes us stronger. For us, true means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to , , , sex, , , , age, , marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.

As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.

Important notes about the application process

We expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

About Equinor

Equinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 22,000 colleagues working in nearly 30 countries. We're up for the challenge. Are you?