Head of LNG Trading

Our CCO Gas and LNG Department is looking for YOU!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. 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 pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

•    Lead and manage the LNG trading desk, including strategy development and day to day trading activities, with a strong focus on short term markets (year +1).
•    Identify market opportunities and execute profitable trading strategies.
•    Oversee and optimize the utilization of regasification terminals across Europe.
•    Proactively develop, strengthen, and expand relationships with LNG trading counterparties.
•    Build and maintain strategic relationships with key market participants.
•    Ensure traded volumes remain within approved risk limits while delivering profitable outcomes for the company.
•    Promote a strong understanding of, and adherence to, all relevant Risk and Compliance policies as well as the company’s Code of Conduct.
•    Lead an international team of highly skilled LNG Traders and Support Managers.
•    Develop, empower, and mentor team members to support their professional growth and performance.

 

Your profile

•    Strong leadership and decision making skills 
•    At least 5 years of experience in LNG trading and origination
•    An understanding of the supply & demand fundamentals of LNG markets
•    Commercial thinking (spot opportunities and take risks with the aim to create value)
•    Team Player with excellent communication and negotiation skills and highly analytical mindset

 

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related 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 enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. 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. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

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

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

 

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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Start Date:

01/01/2026

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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.