DLNG Trader: LNG Markets & Portfolio Optimizer

Oman Shell; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/mobile working possibility

Competitive base salary + annual bonus

Job summary

Shell is seeking an experienced DLNG Trader to profitably execute and optimize DLNG positions. You will trade physical and financial energy commodities, lead LNG strategy, and manage end-to-end deal profitability across a global footprint.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise portfolio performance, manage risk, and develop long-term origination opportunities while ensuring compliance with governance standards and market regulations.

Qualifications

• Solid trading experience with track record of value delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and numerical aptitude.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, with ability to influence diverse teams.
• High integrity, risk management and governance standards.
• Experience evaluating and structuring complex transactions, including valuation models.
• Proven ability to develop, execute and optimise trading strategies in dynamic markets.
• Attention to detail to maximise commercial value.
• Proactive and innovative with opportunity identification capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Secure and execute LNG supply transactions with internal and external counterparties.
• Develop and deliver the DLNG commercial and trading strategy over a rolling 3-year horizon.
• Structure and negotiate long-term LNG agreements, managing complex contracts.
• Lead DLNG trading strategy within a 3-year horizon and contribute to origination initiatives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key counterparties and internal teams.
• Analyse market data to support commercial decision-making and insights.
• Optimise trading portfolio and manage global arbitrage opportunities.
• Manage price exposures and hedging activities with discipline.
• Own deal profitability from pre-deal diligence to post-close oversight.
• Oversee SWLNG risk position with Mid Office collaboration.
• Deliver SWLNG P&L objectives in Europe and support strategic objectives.
• Coach schedulers and analysts to grow capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with Shell policies and regulatory requirements.
• Drive capacity utilisation at GATE Terminal and interface with SEEL and LCF teams.
• Contribute to RED III strategy development for European DLNG portfolio.

Skills

Trading experience

Commercial acumen

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Cultural collaboration

Dutch/Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Shell is seeking an experienced DLNG Trader to profitably execute and optimize DLNG positions. You will trade physical and financial energy commodities, lead LNG strategy, and manage end-to-end deal profitability across a global footprint.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise portfolio performance, manage risk, and develop long-term origination opportunities while ensuring compliance with governance standards and market regulations.