LNG & Natural Gas Originator

About the job

Company Description

MET International AG (METI) was established in 2010 in order to consolidate and develop MET Group’s international natural gas sales and purchase portfolio, as well as to establish a trading arm for commodity lines. 

METI is responsible for providing highly competitive supply structures to its gas and power sales affiliates, optimizing its power generation assets, managing the LNG portfolio, and trading around international positions

MET International is seeking an LNG Trader who will be responsible for originating, negotiating, and executing LNG trading opportunities while managing portfolio optionality to optimize value across the gas portfolio. The role will support portfolio optimization and market positioning within the Gas Trading team by developing short-term market views, identifying trading and hedging opportunities, and executing appropriate strategies to capture market value.

Job Description

• Originate, negotiate, and execute LNG and TVB trading deals, coordinating contracting terms with internal teams
• Build and maintain relationships with external LNG/TVB market participants and brokers to gather market intelligence and identify trading and optimization opportunities
• Develop and communicate short-term market views for LNG and TVB (and potentially PVB), particularly focused on the Iberian market
• Initiate and manage capacity acquisitions (e.g., storage, regasification, and slot capacity) and optimize the value of cargoes and infrastructure within the portfolio
• Identify and implement hedging strategies and derivative positions, including management of speculative trades aligned with market views
• Contribute to Active Daily Portfolio (ADP) discussions, ensuring alignment between trading strategies, market outlook, and portfolio positions
• Identify opportunities to expand the gas portfolio footprint in Iberia, including the development of activities in Portugal
• Coordinate counterparty onboarding and contractual frameworks (e.g., NDA, MSPA, agreements) and support mid- to long-term procurement, sales activities, and internal analytics development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in LNG, natural gas, or energy trading/portfolio management, ideally with Iberian market experience
• Proven commercial and deal-making skills, including origination, negotiation, and execution of physical or derivative trades
• Strong understanding of gas market fundamentals, including LNG logistics, regasification, storage, and capacity optimization
• Experience with hedging and derivatives, translating market views into actionable trading strategies
• Established network in LNG and gas markets, with the ability to build and leverage commercial relationships
• Strong analytical skills for short-term market views and portfolio optimization
• Able to work cross-functionally with trading, structuring, risk, legal, and operations teams in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English; Spanish or Portuguese preferred, with familiarity in Iberian energy markets

Additional Information

• Competitive remuneration
• Working in a dynamic international team
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• Friendly and modern working environment