Natural Gas Originator, Northeast

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered. is seeking a Natural Gas Originator in Houston, Texas, to manage the full commercial lifecycle of natural gas transactions. This includes originating and negotiating long-term contracts while closely collaborating with the Trading team.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience and established relationships in the Northeast natural gas market. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of natural gas origination and/or trading experience with a proven record.
• Established industry relationships and ability to grow a book of business.
• Strong knowledge of North American natural gas transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and negotiate long-term natural gas transactions.
• Partner with Trading to develop regional commercial strategies.
• Expand company presence in the Northeast by developing new customer relationships.
• Evaluate pipeline opportunities and structure asset management agreements.

Skills

Natural gas origination

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a Natural Gas Originator to identify, develop, and execute long-term natural gas supply, transportation, storage, and asset management transactions across the Northeast market. Reporting to the Head of Origination, this role owns the full commercial lifecycle from opportunity development through execution while partnering closely with Trading and other internal stakeholders to expand the company's portfolio and create measurable value for the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Originate, structure, and negotiate long-term natural gas sales, supply, transportation, storage, and asset management transactions with wholesale customers.
• Partner with the Trading team to develop regional commercial strategies, optimize portfolio positions, and identify new market opportunities.
• Expand the company's commercial presence across the Northeast by developing new customer relationships, products, and services.
• Evaluate pipeline transportation opportunities and structure asset management agreements that maximize value for customers and the trading portfolio.

Required Experience / Skills

• Bachelor\'s degree and a minimum of five years of natural gas origination and/or trading experience with demonstrated success creating commercial value for a trading desk.
• Established industry relationships and a proven ability to develop and grow a book of business within the Northeast natural gas market.
• Strong knowledge of the North American natural gas transportation network, including Transco, Texas Eastern, Tennessee, Algonquin, Iroquois, and Maritimes & Northeast pipelines, along with pipeline tariffs and applicable regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions, lead complex commercial transactions, and quickly develop practical solutions.