IN SHORT
As a LNG originator you are responsible for driving new deals. You will identify leads, gather market intelligence, and source opportunities, particularly across EMEA. You will play a key role in evolving and implementing our global LNG strategy alongside colleagues across the international LNG organization.
What You Will Do
As a LNG originator you will establish and maintain relationships with global LNG suppliers and customers—identify leads, gather market intelligence, and source opportunities, particularly across EMEA. You will play a key role in evolving and implementing our global LNG strategy alongside colleagues across the international LNG organization. You will also;
- Originate and structure physical LNG deals, collaborating closely with LNG Trading and portfolio teams to align with strategic tenor and optimization goals.
- Identify and develop medium- to long-term procurement and sales opportunities aligned with portfolio needs.
- Lead end-to-end negotiation of physical LNG transactions, from inception through execution, while supporting business planning cycles (e.g., ADP).
- Ensure all transactions are executed in full compliance with internal governance, contractual frameworks, and risk management policies. Develop and present robust deal documentation and recommendations for senior leadership approval.
- Conduct thorough deal pricing assessments and risk evaluations, integrating both intrinsic and extrinsic value perspectives.
What You Will Bring
With your extensive LNG experience including an established with a counterparty network with a proven track record of building relationships and closing attractive LNG deals. Your previous experience in LNG origination, trading, or commercial negotiation is essential. You will also have
- Deep understanding of LNG markets, deal structuring, and portfolio optimization. including excellent financial, analytical and economic modelling skills;
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a global mindset.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with teams across different geographies and time zones.
- Tenacious and results orientated, takes initiative and drives for closure;
- Established track record of closing bespoke SPAs and MSPA/CNs
About Us
Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement, with a bold ambition. SEFE is not just our name, but also encompasses everything that drives us. To accomplish this, we’re taking immediate action to secure gas supply – but also looking forward, to explore our role in the European energy transformation and how we can contribute to a stable and sustainable future.
SEFE, an international energy company, ensures the security of supply and drives the decarbonisation of its customers. SEFE’s activities span the energy value chain, from origination and trading to sales, transport, and storage. Through its decades-long expertise in trading and the development of its LNG business, SEFE has become one of the most important suppliers to industrial customers in Europe, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. Its 50,000 customers range from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies and especially in the hydrogen ecosystem, SEFE is contributing to the energy transition. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.
Our international teams work across locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. We’re passionate about energy and the important role it can play in shaping a better future.
Securing energy – now and for the future.
Our Benefits
We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and fosters the development of knowledge, skills, and experience. Whatever your role, you’ll find an open, welcoming atmosphere that empowers you, and recognises your contribution.
In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.
- bonus earning potential
- non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
- buy / sell holidays
- life assurance
- medical and dental insurance (family cover)
- range of optional flexible benefits
We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.
