About the role
AI summarisedMid-level LNG physical trader role within Shell’s LNG Marketing & Trading organization, focused on Asian markets. Responsible for executing spot and strip LNG trades, optimizing portfolio positions, managing price risk across key benchmarks, and coordinating cargo logistics while leveraging Japanese language skills for Japan market engagement.
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Key Responsibilities
- Trade spot and strip LNG cargoes for profit while generating best-in-class market insights
- Manage price risk and exposure across JKM, TTF, HH, JCC, Brent-linked LNG, and regional gas benchmarks using physical and derivative trades
- Optimize Shell’s LNG portfolio in coordination with the Optimization Trading team
- Manage seasonal demand exposure and contract optionality within agreed strategies
- Identify and manage price optionality from contract structures, index linkages, timing, and destination flexibility
- Execute physical LNG cargo trades within delegated authorities and strategy guidelines
- Optimize LNG positions across supply, demand, shipping, and contractual flexibility
- Maintain and grow commercial relationships with assigned counterparties
- Coordinate with shipping and operations teams for safe, timely cargo execution and manage associated risks
- Provide market analysis and support negotiation, administration, and compliance for LNG contracts and portfolio performance targets
Requirements
- 2–5 years’ experience in LNG Trading role. Oil, gas, or energy-related trading or strong commercial roles is a plus
- Advance proficiency in English and Japanese due to responsibilities tied to the Japan market (working with Japanese counterpart, understanding of Japanese LNG market structure, buyer behaviour, and contracting practices)
- Solid knowledge of LNG supply-demand fundamentals and pricing mechanisms
- Experience or strong interest in physical contracts, logistics, shipping interfaces and physical options management
- Familiarity with ETRMS / trading systems (e.g. DEX/ ENDUR / Aligne) is a strong plus
- Sound analytical skills with high numeracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication and relationship-management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and reliably as part of a trading team, contributing constructively under pressure
- Practical experience in managing price or a strong capability to develop these skills