Optimus

Natural Gas Originator, Gulf Coast

Optimus$100K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in natural gas origination or trading
  • Expertise in physical natural gas markets
  • Established relationships with Gulf Coast producers and midstream operators
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Originate and structure supply, transportation, and storage agreements
  • Leverage networks to identify and execute new commercial opportunities
  • Evaluate market fundamentals to negotiate high-value transactions
  • Partner with teams to execute commercial agreements and manage risk

Benefits

  • Access to a collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Exposure to industry-leading projects
  • Supportive leadership that values innovation
Full Job Description
Our client is seeking a Natural Gas Originator to build and expand the physical commercial platform supporting its Gulf Coast natural gas trading strategy. Reporting to the Head of Origination, this role is responsible for originating and structuring physical supply, transportation, and storage opportunities while maximizing the value of existing assets and developing long-term commercial relationships that strengthen the trading portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Originate and structure natural gas supply, transportation, and storage agreements that enhance portfolio value and support the trading strategy.
  • Leverage an established network of producer and midstream relationships to identify, develop, and execute new commercial opportunities across the Gulf Coast.
  • Evaluate asset economics, market fundamentals, and infrastructure dynamics to negotiate high-value transactions and maximize the value of existing assets.
  • Partner with Trading, Legal, Credit, and Operations teams to execute commercial agreements, manage risk, and position the business for long-term growth.


Required Experience / Skills
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of experience in natural gas origination, supply, trading, or commercial development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in physical natural gas markets, including supply contract negotiation, transportation and storage economics, and producer or midstream relationship management.
  • Established Gulf Coast producer and midstream relationships, with a proven track record of developing new business and creating commercial value through an existing network.
  • Strong commercial judgment, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to execute complex transactions within established risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.

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