Global LNG Origination Leader

EQT Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior LNG Originator to identify, develop, and execute LNG sale, purchase, and trading opportunities across our global portfolio. Based in Houston, you will lead complex commercial negotiations and build senior-level relationships with suppliers, buyers, and portfolio players.

You will collaborate with trading, legal, shipping, risk, and regulatory teams to structure and close high-value LNG transactions, mentor junior staff, and shape

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in LNG Origination and closing complex transactions.
• Demonstrated network of counterparties across LNG buyers, sellers, portfolio players, and shipping/infrastructure stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating SPAs, master trading agreements, and other long-form LNG/gas contracts.
• Exposure to deal structuring, pricing mechanisms, and risk allocation in LNG sale/purchase agreements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Trading, Legal, Shipping, Risk, and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, development, and execution of LNG sale, supply, and trading opportunities, including long-term and medium-term contracts.
• Shape origination strategy and market entry approaches across LNG basins.
• Provide commercial leadership on complex negotiations and secure favourable terms on pricing and risk.
• Originate and manage a portfolio of counterparties to grow trading volumes and margin.
• Oversee contract structuring with Legal and Risk to ensure objectives and regulatory alignment.

Skills

LNG origination

Deal negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/engineering/energy

MBA or postgraduate qualification (plus)

Job description

EQT Corporation in Houston is seeking an experienced Senior LNG Originator to identify, develop, and execute LNG sale, purchase, and trading opportunities across our global portfolio. Based in Houston, you will lead complex commercial negotiations and build senior-level relationships with suppliers, buyers, and portfolio players.

You will collaborate with trading, legal, shipping, risk, and regulatory teams to structure and close high-value LNG transactions, mentor junior staff, and shape