Gas Originator

About the role

The General Manager, Gas Origination is responsible for delivering customer margin by establishing and expanding Jera’s natural gas presence in the North American gas markets, as well as maintaining relationships with key producers. The role originates, negotiates, and executes term supply, gas transportation, and demand origination opportunities in assigned NA markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess gas origination opportunities in alignment with company objectives.
• Develop and implement gas supply and trading strategies to maximize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players, including gas producers, gas pipelines, utilities, and market participants.
• Manage relationships with various trade desks and functional teams to work transactions through the front-to-back process, ensuring excellent client-focused service and information flow (e.g., Credit, Legal, Contracts, and Compliance/Regulatory).
• Analyze market trends, supply and demand dynamics, and regulatory changes to make informed decisions around origination efforts.
• Negotiate gas supply contracts and manage the execution of trades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the gas portfolio.
• Stay updated on industry news and market developments to identify emerging opportunities.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver results, manage deals timely, and execute contract negotiations from initiation to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in North American natural gas markets, including trading, marketing, origination, and/or structuring, with a proven track record of adding value through originating commercial delivery and business growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.

Skills

• Knowledge of the US natural gas market, including supply and demand dynamics.
• Proven track record of successfully originating and executing natural gas transactions.
• Ability to perform under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Desire to work in a team-oriented culture.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in market analysis and risk management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance in the energy industry.
• Strong business acumen, ethical conduct, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Discretion and confidentiality.