Senior European Gas Originator / Structured Trader (London, LND, GB)
Company
Exxon Mobil
Location
United States
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
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About Global Trading
We are the largest publicly traded international Oil and Gas Company, using technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. We hold an industry-leading inventory of resources and we are one of the world's largest integrated refiners, marketers of petroleum products and chemical manufacturers.
To further capitalise on commercial insights, we are rapidly building our trading, origination & analytical capabilities to capture new assets and enter new market areas in Europe. We are looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set to drive change in our business.
This role sits within the front-office Europe Gas & Power Trading team, based in London.
Job Role Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and commercialising ExxonMobil’s European gas portfolio (both existing & new markets)
Identify, structure, negotiate, and deliver large trading P&L through a variety of structured deals (primary/bilateral, physical/virtual), internally partnering with Traders, Quants, and Structurers
Work with Finance, Risk and Law to maximise risk-adjusted returns across a range of flexible asset types (storage, pipelines, swing, price index optionality, etc.)
Use market & counterparty knowledge to identify select counterparties to improve the P&L of specific deals, facilitating deal capture, across:
European storage & transportation operators;
Other trading business, around the purchase/sale of secondary storage entitlements, capacity transfers and gas-in-store opportunities; and
Regulators and policy makers in related markets
Advise on asset optimisation strategies (non-linear exposure management), and provide commercial support during operational events
Provide input into ExxonMobil’s trading /portfolio strategy, & lead growth in organisational capabilities / culture
Preferred Experience
Previous experience as a Gas Originator or Structured Trader, delivering high-value flow / structured products and building industry-leading trading portfolios
Trading specific knowledge of European gas markets, as well as understanding of complex asset price risk, volatility, and hedging mechanisms
Deal focused mindset, P&L accountability for structured gas deals, and experience in a variety of bilateral commodity deals (EFET, ISDA, etc.)
Expert in primary infrastructure auctions, and experience running a broad range of bilateral auctions
Experience in building new gas trading capabilities / implementing and operationalising new trading structures
Your Benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designated to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
Competitive starting salary
Generous resettlement allowance
Defined Benefit Pension scheme
Share incentive plan
Private healthcare for employees and their families
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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Conditions of Employment
Successful candidates will be made a conditional offer of employment. The conditions include, but are not limited to: a satisfactory criminal records disclosure; satisfactory employment references over five years (where applicable); verification of qualifications, including any professional accreditation stated in the application; completion of a pre-employment medical, including a test for illicit or unprescribed drugs in accordance with the Company's safety policies; and the legal right to work on the agreed commencement date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
ExxonMobil and its United Kingdom subsidiary companies, Esso Petroleum Company, Limited, and ExxonMobil Chemical Limited, are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All applicants are offered equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities during our recruitment processes, therefore, please contact the Recruitment Team if you wish to discuss any particular requirements to enable you to complete our recruitment process.
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