Director, West/Canada Gas Trading

Uniper seeks a Director of West/Canada Gas Trading to join its North American Team!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams, and our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as proactively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

Regional and commodity focus: AECO to Eastern Canada and including Midwest (incl. all relevant pipelines, customers and storage operators)

Develop existing physical portfolio in respective region (customer and asset wise) and help with connectivity to other regional desks.

Direct responsibility for contribution to Gas Portfolio Team profit goals

Responsible for trading cash and term to meet UGCNA’s contractual obligations with suppliers and end use markets.

Work with Origination team to develop and help implement physical asset optimization strategies around new and existing transportation and storage positions that maximize profitability and minimize risk.

Make independent optimization decisions that are aligned with the fundamental point of view to contribute towards Gas Portfolio Team profit targets.

Work with other trading and origination teams (Northwest, Northeast, Midwest, Midcon & Gulf, etc.) and market analysts to develop fundamental point of view, understanding the key market drivers that effect fixed price, Nymex spreads, and basis spreads.

Solicits bid/offers and negotiate the purchase and sale of natural gas (hedging service to customers).

Ensures all deals are checked out and captured accurately in our ETRM systems so all positions and P&L is tied out daily -works closely with teammates and risk to ensure accuracy.

Provide mentorship and guidance to teammates when required.

Adhere to all risk and compliance policies.

Your profile

Bachelor level University/College is preferred.

Extensive physical natural gas trading and asset optimization experience is required.

Strong understanding of Canadian and US energy infrastructure (especially in Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin infrastructure, Eastern Canadian and Midwest infrastructure).

Experience in linking asset positions to customer needs and vice versa.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound conceptual thinking.

Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively communicate market opportunities to others.

Strong work ethic and self-discipline, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, adapt, and work to meet aggressive deadlines.

Strong agility to manage multiple tasks and absorb new market intelligence.

Interpersonal skills are paramount to this success. Very involved directly with customers.

Initiative is key as we are building a business.

Your benefits

At Uniper, we reward our employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas.

We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.

Our employees are the reason for our success. You will find many benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

Job information

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.