Originator - Gas Marketing

What We Are Looking ForThe Natural Gas Marketing team is looking to add an experienced Originator to the team. An ideal candidate would have both origination and trading experience; however both are not required. The Originator will be responsible for new growth business development activities through existing and new customer relationships. This position will be charged with creating new deal flow and gross margin for KM Gas Marketing.What You Will DoDevelop internal and external relationships to create new value for Kinder Morgan through structured transactions including term supply, transportation and storageFind, generate, and close physical gas transactions accretive to the portfolioDetermine the best risk/reward based on size and scope of the enterprise, not simply being everything to all customersAssist in developing economic analysis and supporting materials used by senior management for deal approvals, strategy discussions, and internal reportingCommercial deal review of transactions and fostering transactions through the internal process to ensure organizational support and buy inParticipate in business plan and strategy for the Gas Marketing team in concert with various other desks and Senior LeadershipReview past deals to understand best practices and propose process changes as requiredPerform other duties as assignedWhat You NeedEducation:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalentEquivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of degreeRequired Qualifications:Minimum of 7 years’ experience in natural gas with commercial, financial evaluation and deal structuring experienceDemonstrated experience in generating positive Gross MarginExperience working with various internal departmentsExperience with NAESB’s and other commercial contractsProven track record of innovation, creativity and success in closing customer businessIn-depth knowledge of the US natural gas market infrastructure and operationsCurrent or previous experience natural gas trading or originating in US marketsAbility to perform in a high-pressure environmentStrong bias for action and attention to detailAbility to lead peers, and develop othersStrong knowledge of deal structuring and hedgingPossess the ability to excel under pressure, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, rapidly process information and make decisions based on changing market dynamicsStrong networking, communication and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of risk managementUnderstanding of legal and compliance informationExtensive working knowledge of ExcelPreferred Qualifications:Prior physical trading experience a plusExpertise in gas operations, trading and scheduling Working Conditions:Extended work hours in cases of deadlines or major presentationsRoutinely required to work unsupervisedTravel as needed to develop relationships with customersAbility to work in an open trade floor environmentWhy Join Kinder MorganKinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at .