TRADING & ORIGINATION

- Develop a deep understanding of Osaka Gas's LNG value chain, including LNG portfolio, fleet, receiving terminals, downstream energy demand etc. and work closely with HQ/OGEST colleagues so as to formulate/implement optimal trading strategies;

- Develop new trading opportunities, calculate the economics, negotiate commercial terms and conditions with counterparties, and review KTSs and LNG MSPAs/CMs;

- Ensure effective cooperation with operation member, middle/back office team, shipping, technical and other related stakeholders in HQ/OGEST;

- Follow global LNG market closely and provide accurate and timely LNG market information to internal/external stakeholders including HQ in Japan;

- Establish and maintain business relationship with counterparties, such as end-users, producers,
traders and other key players;

- Develop an understanding of potential customers' needs in great depth and provide solutions that exceeds their expectations

- Lead a team by utilizing all the necessary resources in OGEST/HG (including managements) to negotiate effectively at each level

CARGO OPERATIONS SUPPORT

- Supporting the LNG Cargo operations team cargo operational requirements as set out in deal contract, including preparation of Documentary Instruction, timely and accurate nominations, appointment of independent surveyors

- Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as trader, middle / back-office, shipping, technical etc. in OGEST, OGHQ and other overseas offices

- General operation and management of LNG vessels owned/chartered by OG group. Specifically, generation and issue of Voyage Orders (including load and discharge instructions), appointment of port agents, finding opportunities for optimum bunker procurement, etc.

- Entry of trade details in ETRM system

- Check calculations relating to the trade and make / assist in claims where necessary

- Create a checklist of cargo operations and record trading activities

DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT

- Support commercial activities such as reviewing MSPAs, CMs, KYC and SBLC, internal discussions for trading strategy, and ad-hoc duties in relations to trading and optimization by OGEST/OGHQ

- Issue Approval Documents (Ringi in Japanese) for LNG and Derivative trading activities and others in Japanese

- Discuss with Sales departments in OGEST and OGHQ to understand transactions and document the necessary information in Ringi

- Consult Legal departments in OGHQ to issue proper documentation

- Support in the development of yearly plan for OGEST including developing presentation materials and issuing formal documents

- Other tasks assigned by line manager

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

- Minimum bachelor's degree

- Minimum 5 years of experience in LNG/energy industry and LNG Cargo Operations and good connection/network with market participants

- Proficient and fluent in both English and business Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent) to read, translate and discuss Japanese laws and legal related documents in Japanese with OGHQ.

- Proficient and fluent in Korean to read, translate and discuss with Korean counter parties.

- Experience in the analysis of overall trading economics and a strong understanding of their impact upon the overall LNG value chain;

- Experience in execution of LNG contracts and a deep understanding of evaluating the optionality / flexibility of contract terms

- Knowledge and experience using ETRM system

- Ability to manage and organize large amounts of data

- Proficient in Microsoft office

- Good communication skill

- Good experience in collaborating and partnering with regional counterparts including Japan, EU, USA.