Gas Originator na MET Germany GmbH

MET Group is an integrated European energy company, headquartered in Switzerland, with activities in natural gas and power, focused on multi-commodity wholesale, trading and sales, as well as energy infrastructure and industrial assets.

MET Group is represented in 15 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

MET Group is present in 30 national gas markets and 39 international trading hubs. The Group has a significant end-consumer presence in Croatia, Italy, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain.

MET Group has 1000+ permanent staff. The company is owned 90% by MET employees and 10% by Keppel Infrastructure, a wholly owned subsidiary of  Keppel Corporation*.

Purpose of the role

Focus on initiating and leading negotiations with wholesale market participants like large industrials and resellers. We are seeking a proactive individual who excels at identifying client needs and providing effective solutions on the German gas market, including cross-commodity solutions for clients who operate power stations.

Essential responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, including large industrials, suppliers, utilities and gas-fired generation facilities
• Identify, develop, negotiate, and execute structured energy transactions with embedded optionality in the German market in close cooperation with our trading unit MET International and the local PFM & Operations team in Germany
• Track record of negotiating and closing complex structured contracts for supply of gas to industrial consumers and resellers as well as operators of power plants
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks, informing the origination strategy
• Lead negotiations for origination contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company policies
• Oversee credit risk and continuous position management of the origination portfolio
• Manage the entire deal approval process with internal stakeholders, taking full front-to-end ownership of the implementation of new deals, products, and contract management
• Work closely with the sales, operations, and finance teams to ensure seamless integration of origination activities with overall business operations
• Provide regular reports on origination activities and market conditions

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the energy sector, with a strong background in origination/ sale of complex products
• Deep understanding of the German energy market, including regulatory, economic, and competitive landscapes
• BSc/MSc degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering or similar
• Fluency in German and very good command of English language
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic planning skills, proficiency in market analysis tools and techniques is an advantage
• Proactive, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment