LNG Financial Trader at MET Group — Baar, Switzerland

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About The Role

Develop and execute trading strategies across European and HH natural gas and LNG-linked (JKM) financial markets, with a focus on Henry Hub futures, JKM basis, and related derivatives
Price and manage financial optionality embedded within LNG supply, transportation, and marketing portfolios
Monitor US gas market fundamentals, including production, storage, pipeline flows, LNG export demand, weather impacts, and supply-demand balances
Identify and execute trading opportunities arising from LNG market dislocations, regional basis movements, volatility, and global gas market dynamics
Manage hedging strategies for LNG exposures using futures, swaps, options, and other financial instruments
Leverage quantitative models, analytics, and market data to support valuation, risk management, and trading decisions
Collaborate closely with LNG commercial, origination, risk management, scheduling, and analytics teams to optimize portfolio performance
Analyze interactions between US gas markets, LNG exports, and international gas benchmarks to identify arbitrage and optimization opportunities
Maintain and develop relationships with brokers, exchanges, counterparties, and market participants
Stay informed on regulatory developments, market structure changes, and emerging trends affecting US natural gas and LNG markets
Degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
Proven experience in European and US natural gas trading, LNG trading, or gas derivatives trading
Strong understanding of Henry Hub pricing, US natural gas fundamentals, basis markets, storage dynamics, and LNG export economics and global LNG market dynamics
Experience managing financial risk associated with LNG portfolios and physical optionality
Knowledge of futures, swaps, options, and structured gas products, including volatility and options valuation concepts
Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Python, R, VBA, or other relevant programming languages
Familiarity with trading and risk management platforms and major exchanges such as CME/NYMEX and ICE
Strong understanding of market risk management, VaR concepts, stress testing, and position management within defined risk limits
Ability to analyze complex market relationships across US gas, LNG, and global energy markets.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across commercial, risk, and analytics functions
Competitive remuneration
Working in a dynamic international team
High degree of responsibility and independence
Friendly and modern working environment