Director of Originations - Natural Gas

Director of Originations Natural Gas•Houston, TX

15h

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Director Origination, Natural Gas for Mitsui & Co. Energy Marketing and Services (MEMS) will be responsible for identifying, valuing, and bidding on term structured transactions in markets across the US and with particular focus on Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets. This will include transportation, storage, and other term transactions such as Asset Management Agreements (AMAs). The successful candidate will also be expected to help build MEMS Natural Gas business into adjacent and/or other targeted market areas as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, value and bid on structured transactions to enhance Mitsuis natural gas portfolio. May include transportation, storage, long-term Park & Loans, supply, demand, and Asset Management Agreements (AMAs). Supervise other gas originator(s) as assigned. Work with traders, schedulers, and Mitsui management team on deal identification & evaluation process. Work with origination personnel from Mitsuis other trading desks such as power, LNG, new energy, and oil, to identify and value opportunities that may cover a variety of commodities. Improve Mitsuis deal valuation / structuring process. Support Mitsuis fundamentals & analytics group. Support other Mitsui divisions that have exposure to US gas infrastructure. This may include negotiating long-term midstream agreements on behalf of those entities. Assist with monitoring midstream developments such as expansion projects, rate filings, or other items that may impact Mitsui. Communicate any critical developments in a timely manner. Timely communication with traders and scheduling personnel regarding market and pipeline information. Any other duties as directed by Manager. Adherence to all corporate Risk Management policies and procedures

Requirements

Proven experience in contract negotiations for transportation, storage, and term structured transactions
Ability to develop and supervise other originator(s)
Understanding of deal valuation & structuring process
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Proactive problem-solving
Ability to work in a team environment
Undergraduate degree or equivalent related work experience [Finance or Accounting preferred)
Minimum 10 years of Natural Gas Industry experience required
Minimum 5 years of gas origination experience required
Fluent verbal and written skills in English
Must have a valid DL.

Responsibilities

Identify, value and bid on structured transactions to enhance Mitsuis natural gas portfolio. May include transportation, storage, long-term Park & Loans, supply, demand, and Asset Management Agreements (AMAs).
Supervise other gas originator(s) as assigned.
Work with traders, schedulers, and Mitsui management team on deal identification & evaluation process.
Work with origination personnel from Mitsuis other trading desks such as power, LNG, new energy, and oil, to identify and value opportunities that may cover a variety of commodities.
Improve Mitsuis deal valuation / structuring process.
Support Mitsuis fundamentals & analytics group.
Support other Mitsui divisions that have exposure to US gas infrastructure. This may include negotiating long-term midstream agreements on behalf of those entities.
Assist with monitoring midstream developments such as expansion projects, rate filings, or other items that may impact Mitsui. Communicate any critical developments in a timely manner.
Timely communication with traders and scheduling personnel regarding market and pipeline information.
Any other duties as directed by Manager.
Adherence to all corporate Risk Management policies and procedures