LNG Financial Trader in Zug

ppMET International AG (METI)was established in 2010 in order to consolidate and developMET Group’sinternational natural gas sales and purchase portfolio, as well as to establish a trading arm for commodity lines. /ppMETIis responsible for providing highly competitive supply structures to its gas and power sales affiliates, optimizing its power generation assets, managing the LNG portfolio, and trading around international positions. /ppThe LNG Financial Trader will be responsible for pricing, valuing, and managing LNG-related financial exposures arising from physical LNG portfolios and optionality. The role focuses on developing and executing trading and hedging strategies across European natural gas markets, Henry Hub and option markets.. The trader will contribute to portfolio optimization, risk management, and market positioning while leveraging quantitative analysis and market intelligence to identify opportunities and manage LNG-linked risks. /ph3Job Description /h3ulliDevelop 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 /liliPrice and manage financial optionality embedded within LNG supply, transportation, and marketing portfolios /liliMonitor US gas market fundamentals, including production, storage, pipeline flows, LNG export demand, weather impacts, and supply-demand balances /liliIdentify and execute trading opportunities arising from LNG market dislocations, regional basis movements, volatility, and global gas market dynamics /liliManage hedging strategies for LNG exposures using futures, swaps, options, and other financial instruments /liliLeverage quantitative models, analytics, and market data to support valuation, risk management, and trading decisions /liliCollaborate closely with LNG commercial, origination, risk management, scheduling, and analytics teams to optimize portfolio performance /liliAnalyze interactions between US gas markets, LNG exports, and international gas benchmarks to identify arbitrage and optimization opportunities /liliMaintain and develop relationships with brokers, exchanges, counterparties, and market participants /liliStay informed on regulatory developments, market structure changes, and emerging trends affecting US natural gas and LNG markets /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliDegree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field /liliProven experience in European and US natural gas trading, LNG trading, or gas derivatives trading /liliStrong understanding of Henry Hub pricing, US natural gas fundamentals, basis markets, storage dynamics, and LNG export economics and global LNG market dynamics /liliExperience managing financial risk associated with LNG portfolios and physical optionality /liliKnowledge of futures, swaps, options, and structured gas products, including volatility and options valuation concepts /liliAdvanced quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Python, R, VBA, or other relevant programming languages /liliFamiliarity with trading and risk management platforms and major exchanges such as CME/NYMEX and ICE /liliStrong understanding of market risk management, VaR concepts, stress testing, and position management within defined risk limits /liliAbility to analyze complex market relationships across US gas, LNG, and global energy markets. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across commercial, risk, and analytics functions /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3ulliCompetitive remuneration /liliWorking in a dynamic international team /liliHigh degree of responsibility and independence /liliFriendly and modern working environment /li /ulh3Job Location /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr