Senior European Gas Originator / Structured Trader

Senior European Gas Originator / Structured Trader

Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Drive change in the European gas market by developing and commercialising ExxonMobil's gas portfolio.
  • Company: Join the largest publicly traded international Oil and Gas Company, leading in innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous resettlement allowance, and private healthcare for you and your family.
  • Other info: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of energy trading in Europe.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Gas Originator or Structured Trader with a focus on high-value deals.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

About Global Trading

We are the largest publicly traded international Oil and Gas Company, using technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. We hold an industry-leading inventory of resources and we are one of the world's largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products and chemical manufacturers. To further capitalise on commercial insights, we are rapidly building our trading, origination & analytical capabilities to capture new assets and enter new market areas in Europe. We are looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set to drive change in our business. This role sits within the front-office Europe Gas & Power Trading team, based in London.

Job Role Responsibilities

  • Responsible for developing and commercialising ExxonMobil's European gas portfolio (both existing & new markets).
  • Identify, structure, negotiate, and deliver large trading P&L through a variety of structured deals (primary/bilateral, physical/virtual), internally partnering with Traders, Quants, and Structurers.
  • Work with Finance, Risk and Law to maximise risk-adjusted returns across a range of flexible asset types (storage, pipelines, swing, price index optionality, etc.).
  • Use market & counterparty knowledge to identify select counterparties to improve the P&L of specific deals, facilitating deal capture, across:
    • European storage & transportation operators
    • Other trading business, around the purchase/sale of secondary storage entitlements, capacity transfers and gas-in-store opportunities
    • Regulators and policy makers in related markets
  • Advise on asset optimisation strategies (non-linear exposure management), and provide commercial support during operational events.
  • Provide input into ExxonMobil's trading/portfolio strategy, & lead growth in organisational capabilities/culture.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience as a Gas Originator or Structured Trader, delivering high-value flow/structured products and building industry-leading trading portfolios.
  • Trading specific knowledge of European gas markets, as well as understanding of complex asset price risk, volatility, and hedging mechanisms.
  • Deal focused mindset, P&L accountability for structured gas deals, and experience in a variety of bilateral commodity deals (EFET, ISDA, etc.).
  • Expert in primary infrastructure auctions, and experience running a broad range of bilateral auctions.
  • Experience in building new gas trading capabilities/implementing and operationalising new trading structures.

Your Benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you:

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Generous resettlement allowance
  • Defined Benefit Pension scheme
  • Share incentive plan
  • Private healthcare for employees and their families

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to:

  • a satisfactory criminal records disclosure
  • satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable)
  • verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application
  • completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies
  • the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.

Senior European Gas Originator / Structured Trader employer: ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London’s energy trading sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to engage with global trading operations and complex regulatory challenges, all while contributing to a culture of compliance and innovation. Our diverse workforce thrives on collaboration and creativity, ensuring that your ideas can make a meaningful impact in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior European Gas Originator / Structured Trader

Gas Market Knowledge
Structured Trading
Negotiation Skills
P&L Accountability
Deal Structuring
Risk Management
Asset Optimisation Strategies