Originator - Gas Marketing

Kinder Morgan · Houston

What We Are Looking For

The Natural Gas Marketing team is looking to add an experienced Originator to the team. An ideal candidate would have both origination and trading experience; however both are not required. The Originator will be responsible for new growth business development activities through existing and new customer relationships. This position will be charged with creating new deal flow and gross margin for KM Gas Marketing.

What You Will Do

Develop internal and external relationships to create new value for Kinder Morgan through structured transactions including term supply, transportation and storage
Find, generate, and close physical gas transactions accretive to the portfolio
Determine the best risk/reward based on size and scope of the enterprise, not simply being everything to all customers
Assist in developing economic analysis and supporting materials used by senior management for deal approvals, strategy discussions, and internal reporting
Commercial deal review of transactions and fostering transactions through the internal process to ensure organizational support and buy in
Participate in business plan and strategy for the Gas Marketing team in concert with various other desks and Senior Leadership
Review past deals to understand best practices and propose process changes as required
Perform other duties as assigned

What You Need

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in natural gas with commercial, financial evaluation and deal structuring experience
Demonstrated experience in generating positive Gross Margin
Experience working with various internal departments
Experience with NAESB’s and other commercial contracts
Proven track record of innovation, creativity and success in closing customer business
In-depth knowledge of the US natural gas market infrastructure and operations
Current or previous experience natural gas trading or originating in US markets
Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
Strong bias for action and attention to detail
Ability to lead peers, and develop others
Strong knowledge of deal structuring and hedging
Possess the ability to excel under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, rapidly process information and make decisions based on changing market dynamics
Strong networking, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of risk management
Understanding of legal and compliance information
Extensive working knowledge of Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior physical trading experience a plus
Expertise in gas operations, trading and scheduling

Working Conditions:

Extended work hours in cases of deadlines or major presentations
Routinely required to work unsupervised
Travel as needed to develop relationships with customers
Ability to work in an open trade floor environment

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in natural gas with commercial, financial evaluation and deal structuring experience
Demonstrated experience in generating positive Gross Margin
Experience working with various internal departments
Experience with NAESB’s and other commercial contracts
Proven track record of innovation, creativity and success in closing customer business
In-depth knowledge of the US natural gas market infrastructure and operations
Current or previous experience natural gas trading or originating in US markets
Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment
Strong bias for action and attention to detail
Ability to lead peers, and develop others
Strong knowledge of deal structuring and hedging
Possess the ability to excel under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, rapidly process information and make decisions based on changing market dynamics
Strong networking, communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of risk management
Understanding of legal and compliance information
Extensive working knowledge of Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior physical trading experience a plus
Expertise in gas operations, trading and scheduling

Working Conditions:

Extended work hours in cases of deadlines or major presentations
Routinely required to work unsupervised
Travel as needed to develop relationships with customers
Ability to work in an open trade floor environment

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