Senior New Ventures & Trade Origination Lead

TotalEnergies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies is seeking a senior trading professional to expand the Americas trading footprint, structure cross-desk transactions, and build strategic partnerships with industry players. The role emphasizes midstream asset evaluation, long-term value creation, and collaboration with TotalEnergies units to maximize market access.

The candidate will lead complex negotiations, design financed offtake solutions, and present compelling business cases to governance bodies while navigating a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Trading, Midstream, Downstream, or related commercial environments.
• Deep understanding of energy market fundamentals and value levers across the energy value chain.
• Proven success leading high-value commercial initiatives from opportunity identification through negotiation and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, originate, and develop new business opportunities across the Americas.
• Structure and execute complex cross-desk and cross-product transactions.
• Establish strategic partnerships with counterparties to expand trading activities internationally.
• Originate pre-financed offtake opportunities for crude oil and refined products.
• Lead investments, acquisitions, and long-term lease negotiations for midstream assets.
• Prepare business cases and governance documents for CORISK and COMEX.
• Support strategic investments and structuring of commercial components.

Skills

Trading experience

Midstream knowledge

Downstream operations

Risk management

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Spanish language

Job description

TotalEnergies is seeking a senior trading professional to expand the Americas trading footprint, structure cross-desk transactions, and build strategic partnerships with industry players. The role emphasizes midstream asset evaluation, long-term value creation, and collaboration with TotalEnergies units to maximize market access.

The candidate will lead complex negotiations, design financed offtake solutions, and present compelling business cases to governance bodies while navigating a