Lead Originator and Physical Trader

Koch Minerals & Trading, LLC (KM&T)

Location: Houston, TX | Hybrid in-office/remote schedule

Your Job

Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T) is seeking a Lead Originator and Physical Trader to help accelerate our growth in the NGL markets.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial risk-taker who brings both origination and trading skills to help shape the direction of our growing business - someone who can lead deal negotiations, build out an asset portfolio, and apply a trading mentality to monetize the opportunities they create.

Our Team

This role is part of KM&T's NGL trading desk.

KM&T focuses on the management of paper and physical positions through in-depth industry knowledge, fundamental trading practices, and optimization of key value chains.

The role will report to the Head of NGL Trading.

What You Will Do



* Origination & Business Development



* Identify and develop new and creative customer growth opportunities consistent with the business strategies, bringing an entrepreneurial, risk-taking mindset that accelerates KM&T's growth.


* Build and expand KM&T's asset portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and securing new storage, transportation, and other infrastructure-related opportunities.


* Lead the negotiation of key deal terms while applying a trading mentality to structure, capture, and monetize value - developing and finalizing deal-specific contracts with cross-functional teams (legal, credit, and trading).


* Assess and frame up opportunities using sound economic and decision-making models; collaborate with the trading team to identify marginal value and assess risks.

Physical Trading


* Monetize origination opportunities, managing and optimizing physical NGL positions across storage, transport, and other assets.


* Leverage market knowledge and industry relationships to capture value across the physical NGL markets.

Customer & Counterparty Relationships


* Develop new and strengthen existing relationships with key customers and counterparties across the physical NGL markets; understand what our customers 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 physical NGL markets and their participants; identify key trends and frame growth strategies accordingly.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Trading, marketing, or origination experience in the NGL industry (C2-C5).


* Strong industry relationships and knowledge of the physical NGL markets.


* 5+ years of experience in the energy or commodities industry


* Bachelor's degree

What Will Put You Ahead



* Experience building an asset portfolio - including storage, transportation, and other infrastructure.


* Experience negotiating, contracting, and closing commercial business.


* Experience assessing the NGL markets and providing a point of view ...