Sr Principal Trader (Financial Trading)

**Company** Qatar Energy is an integrated national oil corporation that stands at the forefront of efforts for the long-term sustainable development, utilization and monetization of oil and gas resources in the State of Qatar. Qatar Energy's activities and those of its subsidiaries and joint ventures, encompass the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. They include the exploration, refining and production, marketing, and sale of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGL), gas to liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel and aluminum. Qatar Energy is committed to contribute to a better future by meeting today’s economic needs, while safeguarding our environment and resources for generations to come. **Department** LNG TRADING **Primary purpose of job** The Sr Principal trader (Financial Trading) executes all derivative trades, representing the front face for QET to global counterparties. This person provide valuations of potential structured transactions and contribute to a proprietary book under the direction of the Head, Financial Trading while complying with the risk management policies/guidelines **Experience & Skills** Minimum 15 years work experience in energy commodities trading with European gas experience, LNG experience is desirable Multi-disciplinary knowledge and broad competence is required in areas such as trading, sales operations, commercial, financial, contract administration, legal, economic analysis and projects. Ability to take fast risk-based decisions, sometimes based on limited amount of information. Excellent negotiation skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong spreadsheet or programming skills. Sound computer literacy skills, including user knowledge of CTRM systems. **Education** similar)