LNG Marketing Manager

Novatek Gas and Power Asia Pte. Ltd., is currently looking for an LNG Marketing Manager to support our Spot and Long-Term marketing for increasing presence in China LNG market.

Background

JSC Novatek is the largest privately owned gas company in Russia and majority shareholder in Yamal LNG project.

Novatek Gas and Power Asia Pte. Ltd. is the LNG trading company for JSC Novatek.

Job Responsibilities:

• Draft and lead negotiations for LNG supply term sheets

• Negotiate LNG SPAs with counterparties independently as well as together with other NGPA marketing managers

• Participate and provide inputs in shaping long-term LNG sales and Novatek’s energy’s sale strategy

• Build relationships with potentials stakeholders; domestic LNG/gas buyers, power generation companies, industrial customers; local partners/contacts and governmental agencies

• Work closely with LNG trading department, to continually identify value through a consistent deal stream; promote spot trading & short-term opportunities, enhance pricing effectiveness, offer risk management and propose adequate hedging solutions (i.e. hedging service, arbitrage protocols)

• Ensure that all business activities are conducted according to the prescribed internal policies, standards and legal framework

• Develop and implement an optimization plan of LNG within company`s portfolio;

• Develop LNG pricing analysis and offers;

• Ensure that both internal and external markets research enhance the marketing and optimization ability of the company;

• Maintain and expand the sale network of the company in LNG trading industry;

• Negotiate spot/short term deal and/or optimization with external customers, traders and suppliers; Propose and draft Key terms and conditions;

• Manage, negotiate, review and finalize (including execution arrangement) of commercial contracts such as Confidential Agreements, MSPA and Confirmation Notice etc.).
  

Requirements:

• Strong background in China LNG marketing (spot and long-term);

• Good connections with relevant counterparties at China LNG market;

• Proven track records of building relationship with customers and sell cargoes with minimal supervision;

• Strong knowledge of LNG commercial and framework documents;

• Fluent English is important for day-to-day communication;

• Fluent Chinese is important for day-to-day communication with Asian customers;

• Work experience in LNG marketing as well spot LNG deals;

• Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills;

• Willingness to take initiative and broaden area of responsibility;

• Flexibility and ability to work in a diverse professional and cultural team.