Originator/Senior Originator, Natural Gas

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Koch Energy is seeking an Originator to join their team!

Our Team

The role will report to the Vice President, Natural Gas Trading and be based in Houston, TX (hybrid schedule, 3 days onsite/2 days remote).

What You Will Do

Business Development:



* Identify and develop new customer opportunities consistent with the business' strategies.

Identify, evaluate and secure new transportation, storage, or other infrastructure related opportunities.


* Lead and advance opportunities through the deal process to maximize mutual value, drive efficiency, and ensure closure.



* Frame and analyze opportunities using sound decision-making frameworks and collaborate with commercial teams to assess risks and marginal value.


* Lead the negotiation of key deal terms, developing and finalizing deal-specific contracts with cross functional teams (legal, credit, and trading teams).

Customer Relationship Management:



* Develop and strengthen relationships with key customers.

Work to understand what they value and identify areas of mutual benefit.


* Leverage these insights to deliver additional value and foster long-term partnerships.

Market Assessment:



* Develop a deep and comprehensive understanding of the market and its participants.

Follow market developments and work to identify key trends to create strategies for customer opportunity and development.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Trading, marketing, or origination experience in the natural gas commodity industry .


* Experience building and maintaining customer relationships


* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or another business field

What Will Put You Ahead



* A proven track record of developing and closing transactions in the commercial natural gas space


* Experience assessing the natural gas market and providing a point of view or recommendations on opportunities


* Experience with negotiating, contracting and closing deals.


* Experience with ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) systems.


* Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Position is not eligible for sponsorship

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.

This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.

Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.

The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

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