Gas Originator/Mid Marketer

ARM Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM Energy is seeking a Gas Originator / Mid-Marketer to strengthen their US Gas Marketing Group in Houston, TX. In this role, you will contribute as an expert in structured risk opportunities, focusing on building a robust pipeline of origination opportunities. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, executing complex agreements and driving strategic initiatives for market growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience in gas marketing or trading.
• Familiarity with supply and demand fundamentals in regional gas markets.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the trading business and establish presence in regional gas markets.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of origination opportunities.
• Serve as the market expert on developments impacting customers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering

Job description

General Purpose

Our US Gas Marketing Group is currently looking to add a Gas Originator / Mid‑Marketer to the team, based in Houston, TX. This position will contribute as an expert on structured risk opportunities within a defined region of the USA. Regions of focus are the Mid‑West and East markets, where the successful candidate will demonstrate convertible market insight. The role will be part of ARM Energy’s Origination capacity.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in all aspects of a creative & empowered startup trading business, including working with internal customers such as contracts, risk, legal, and credit as well as external customers to establish & grow a physical presence in regional gas markets.
• Build and maintain a dynamic and robust pipeline of origination opportunities that align with the commercial strategy; includes term supply and sales transactions, transportation, storage, and other structured transactions that leverage ARM Energy’s competitive strengths.
• Serve as the internal and external expert on market developments and issues impacting individual customers in target markets.
• Utilize experience in regional markets, and relationships with gas market participants to help establish presence and execute on long term business objectives.
• Execute complex, multi‑year and high value agreements, structured arrangements, and / or asset management agreements.
• Participate in developing overall market view through customer interactions to gain market intelligence and communicate with internal teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Marketing, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in this environment.
• Familiarity with supply and demand fundamentals and customer contacts in one or more of the defined regional markets.
• Proven ability to negotiate and close complex deals.
• Knowledge of ISDA and NAESB type standard agreements.
• Understanding of flexible agreements including Asset Management Agreements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience integrating energy markets and value maximization strategies across natural gas value chain (upstream, midstream and downstream markets).
• Demonstrable ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels and business units of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong analytical, evaluation skills.
• Pragmatic and entrepreneurial minded – able to take initiative and ownership of assignments.
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with extreme attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or relevant subject.
• Deep & demonstrable knowledge of regional gas pipeline tariffs, together with associated pipeline transportation holders & trade liquidity providers.
• Strong origination experience on pipelines adjoined to ARM Energy’s asset footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.