Uniper seeks a Director - 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!
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.
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 ability 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.
