Senior gas & international markets trader

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Senior Gas & International Markets Trader to join our energy trading team based in Madrid. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing trading strategies across European and international natural gas and LNG markets, optimizing portfolio value, managing market risks, and identifying new commercial opportunities globally.This strategic position requires a deep understanding of European gas hubs, international gas markets, LNG value chains, supply and demand fundamentals, transportation economics, and energy market regulations. The role will work closely with upstream, LNG, origination, shipping, risk management, finance, and executive management teams to maximize portfolio value and support the company's growth ambitions in global gas markets.
Key ResponsibilitiesTrading & Portfolio ManagementDevelop and execute profitable trading strategies across European and international natural gas markets.Manage physical and financial gas positions to maximize risk-adjusted returns.Optimize the company's gas and LNG portfolio through arbitrage opportunities, asset optimization, and market positioning.Trade across major European hubs including TTF, MIBGAS, NBP, PEG, THE, and PSV, while monitoring international benchmark prices and regional gas dynamics.Identify and capitalize on cross-border and inter-regional trading opportunities.
International Gas & LNG MarketsMonitor and analyze global gas market fundamentals, including Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.Assess the impact of geopolitical developments, supply disruptions, sanctions, infrastructure constraints, and regulatory changes on global gas markets.Evaluate LNG sourcing opportunities, shipping economics, regasification capacities, and destination optimization.Support the development of international gas supply and marketing strategies.Build relationships with producers, aggregators, utilities, LNG suppliers, traders, and international counterparties.
Market Intelligence & Commercial AnalysisDevelop detailed market outlooks and price forecasts for European and international gas markets.Analyze supply-demand balances, storage levels, weather trends, LNG flows, pipeline capacities, and macroeconomic indicators.Provide market intelligence and strategic recommendations to senior management.Evaluate new markets, trading opportunities, and commercial partnerships.
Risk ManagementManage market exposure within approved risk limits and trading mandates.Monitor portfolio performance, Value at Risk (VaR), stress tests, and mark-to-market positions.Work closely with Risk Management teams to ensure compliance with internal risk policies.Identify and mitigate market, credit, operational, and geopolitical risks.
Contract Negotiation & Commercial SupportNegotiate gas purchase and sales agreements, LNG supply contracts, transportation agreements, storage arrangements, and balancing services.Support the structuring of long-term gas supply contracts and spot trading opportunities.Contribute to commercial discussions related to gas marketing, LNG procurement, and international business development initiatives.
Regulatory & ComplianceEnsure compliance with REMIT, EMIR, MiFID II, and other applicable European and international trading regulations.Maintain adherence to company governance, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder ManagementCollaborate with origination, shipping, LNG, operations, legal, finance, and upstream teams.Present market views, portfolio performance, and strategic recommendations to senior management and executive leadership.Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, exchanges, counterparties, utilities, producers, and international trading partners.
QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Energy Management, Mathematics, or a related discipline.Master's degree or MBA is considered an advantage.
ExperienceMinimum 10 years of experience in natural gas, LNG, and energy trading.Proven track record of trading profitability and portfolio optimization.Strong experience in both European and international gas markets.Experience dealing with LNG suppliers, producers, utilities, trading houses, and international counterparties.Experience in physical and financial gas trading environments.
Technical SkillsDeep understanding of European gas hubs and international gas market dynamics.Strong knowledge of LNG markets, shipping economics, storage optimization, and transportation systems.Advanced quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills.Experience with ETRM platforms and market analytics tools.Strong understanding of commodity risk management principles.
Regulatory KnowledgeREMITEMIRMiFID IIEuropean gas market regulationsInternational energy trading compliance frameworks
Core CompetenciesStrong commercial and entrepreneurial mindsetStrategic thinking and market visionExcellent negotiation and relationship management skillsSound judgment and decision-making under pressureStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesLeadership and mentoring skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesHigh integrity and professional standards
What We OfferOpportunity to play a key role in a growing international energy trading organization.Exposure to European, LNG, and global gas markets.Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.Dynamic and multicultural working environment.Significant career development and leadership opportunities.
This role is ideally suited for professionals currently working within international energy majors, LNG portfolio players, commodity trading houses, gas marketing organizations, utilities, or national oil and gas companies with significant exposure to European and global gas markets.Should you have the required experience and technical expertise you can apply by sending your CV to: recruitment@midadenergy.com