Senior Originator

What does the job involve? The Manager Origination will be part of MMP CPL Origination team (CPL OAM). Primary responsibility will be for originating, developing, structuring and delivering leads for growth opportunities for the various crude, products and liquids trading desks. What will my tasks be? Within this position, your key tasks will be to: Act as a senior originator developing and structuring new growth opportunities for crude, LPG, Ethane, refined products and selected emerging fuels to support growth ambitions: Originate physical commodities offtakes and supplies in line with trading desks strategies and priorities. Arrange and support negotiation (or directly) negotiate related supporting infrastructure positions across multiple logistics modes. Lead contract reviews and fees negotiations for renewal of existing contracts in alignment with CPL and trading desks strategies. Manage internal and external stakeholders’ relationships to support business development activities. Drive systematic approach for the team to originate and develop growth opportunities. Continuously evaluate and enhance origination processes, systems, and strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall performance. Drive and coordinate Structured Trade Finance opportunities supporting origination of growth opportunities. Active member of Crude, Products & Liquids Origination team supporting the Senior Manager and junior colleagues. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the team. Here's what we expect from you: At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for: Bachelor or Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 15 years relevant experience in commodity origination and/or trading and/or related commercial activity supporting origination and trading. Demonstrated ability to work within Equinor’s internal governance and risk mitigation processes. Ability to manage large, complex projects requiring specialized knowledge in the areas of asset management, commodity sourcing and selling, waterborne shipping and trade finance/structured trade finance. Network in global markets related to commodity origination and trading. Proven ability to initiate, structure and negotiate complex commodity agreements. Strong knowledge of commodity and financial markets. Experience in international crude oil, refined products and LPG/Ethane flows, trading and market dynamics. International experience and/or experience from working across cultures. Please note that recent changes to the UK immigration rules have tightened the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you require Equinor UK to act as a sponsor in order to undertake this role, please note Equinor UK cannot guarantee that the role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If, following assessment against the applicable Home Office requirements (including skill and salary thresholds, and any role‑specific lists), it is determined that Equinor UK is not able to sponsor this role, any conditional offer of employment may be withdrawn. This does not affect candidates who already have the right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship from Equinor UK. What can we offer you? We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer: Not just a job - a career In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant. Attractive rewards We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan. Wellness and work-life balance We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible. An inclusive culture We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued. Equal opportunities for everyo