Job Description
1. Build and maintain strong, in-person counterparty and trading relationships to enable MET’s abilities to trade the full potential of our portfolio
2. Support the sourcing and negotiation of structured Power and Gas deals in CWE / SWE (with a focus on Italy, where France or Spain is a plus)
3. Understand and advise on the counterparty business needs, and internal and decision-making structure to enhance the business relationship and deal execution process
4. Develop, negotiate and execute power purchase and sales agreements (PPAs and SPAs) with customers and suppliers to maximize OTC liquidity in MET’s active markets
5. Structure and market non-standard products (options, cross-commodity products, corporate PPAs) within the counterparty network
6. Develop, negotiate and execute physical and financial deals with wholesale and industrial players
7. Develop, negotiate and execute physical and financial deals with MET subsidiaries, supporting the local Power and Gas origination
8. Manage end-to-end onboarding and deal lifecycles to ensure compliance with internal execution deadlines
9. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Credit, Risk, Ops, Treasury, et al., to onboard new counterparties and to review, negotiate, and execute legal contracts
10. Support the execution documentation and scheduling of standard and structured products
11. Elaborate on business case proposals and contribute to commercial development strategies
12. Work closely with internal teams on both the power and gas trading desks, analysts and other originators
13. Participate in industry events and forums to promote the company's brand and enhance its reputation in the market, extending MET’s reach beyond the currently existing geographies
Qualifications
14. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, engineering, or similar
15. A minimum of 3-8 years, specifically operating in the Energy sector with an established network
16. Knowledge of energy market dynamics, risk management best practices, and standard products
17. Relevant experience with Power and Gas deals, market access for storage and/or battery agreements
18. Strong analytical skills and commercial drive to achieve PnL
19. Strong customer focus approach to business, networking, and social skills
20. Fluent in English and Italian or Spanish
21. Teamwork and training remain a pillar of the trading desk’s growth, commitment to teamwork and a supportive attitude to colleagues is essential