Senior Gas Originator - South Europe / Senior Gas Originator - South Europe

About the Role

You will be responsible for developing new third-party business in Southern Europe, with a particular focus on Italy and Spain, targeting a P&L of at least $5 million per annum. This involves originating profitable new business from gas supply contracts, portfolio optimization, accessing flexibility, and credit structures. You will support broader TotalEnergies activities in Southern Europe, including the recently announced joint venture with EPH and other forms of gas origination—from stakeholder engagement through to contract completion and delivery.

This role requires close collaboration with gas and LNG traders, trading support teams, legal, credit, compliance, and senior management to define and implement the Southern Europe gas origination strategy in alignment with broader TGP and GRP objectives. Success in this position will depend on your ability to foster seamless communication and collaboration across all teams and functions.

The key focus markets in Southern Europe for this role will be Italy and Spain. Additionally, the scope will also encompass origination in connected countries, including Austria and other southeast European gas markets, such as Greece. You will represent TGP at external events, including conferences and industry meetings, acting as a key contributor to the Geneva-based Origination team.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Lead originator for Southern Europe gas origination.
• Define and implement TGP’s gas origination strategy in Southern Europe.
• Identify priority markets, counterparties, and deal structures.
• Deliver profitable origination deals in collaboration with gas and LNG traders, including:
  • Gas supply (hedging and financing agreements)
  • Gas demand in target markets, including CCGT assets and customer portfolios
  • Flexibility
  • Portfolio optimization and LNG replacement optionality at local VTPs
  • Access to physical and virtual flexibility
  • Credit structures such as pre-payments
  • Market and infrastructure access arrangements
  • Structured and financial products
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with counterparties to enhance access to opportunities and market intelligence.
• Represent TGP in the gas wholesale trading community.
• Support origination activities in other markets when needed.

Accountabilities

• Ensure successful communication, development, prioritization, and delivery of profitable projects.
• Operate in compliance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the safe and effective functioning of the team.

Candidate Profile

• You hold a degree in engineering, finance, or a similar field.
• You have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in energy trading, including successful experience in gas origination in Southern Europe.
• You have a proven track record of delivering strong and consistent P&L outcomes.
• You possess a strong external network in the Southern Europe gas and power industry.
• You have in-depth knowledge of regional gas markets and regulatory frameworks.
• You have experience working closely with trading desks.
• You demonstrate strong project management and negotiation skills.
• You are forward-looking, self-motivated, and highly collaborative.

Context and Environment

TGP’s environment encompasses energy commodities handled by Trading Gas and Trading Power: principally natural gas, LNG, power, and emissions. The role operates within a changing environment, reflecting both market and regulatory aspects typical of the energy sector. The jobholder will support the TGP Gas Origination team in identifying and proposing priorities for the Trading division, setting the agenda for the Group as part of our Commitment to Better Energy.

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