Originator

When you join EDF Trading, you'll become part of a diverse international team of experts who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches, and think outside the box.

Energy markets evolve rapidly, so our team needs to remain agile, flexible, and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil, and environmental products.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management. Trading for over 20 years, it's experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits, which include (location dependent) hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessments, corporate gym memberships, an electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities, and much more.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading, so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 750 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, and Houston. Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Who are we We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group - a world leader in low-carbon, sustainable electricity generation.

Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.

Department

Origination - Singapore

Position purpose

The role supports the Origination team in developing and delivering commercial solutions across energy markets in APAC. Working alongside senior Originators and internal trading and pricing teams, the position contributes to relationship management, transaction structuring, pricing, and execution with market counterparties.

The role provides exposure to the origination lifecycle, including customer engagement, transaction analysis, and execution co-ordination. This involves supporting both physical and financial transactions through to execution readiness, and working with internal functions across credit, legal, risk, operations, and onboarding to ensure transactions are structured and executed in line with internal governance standards.

The position is expected to build commercial origination capability, including supporting lead generation, contributing to structured and longer-dated commercial arrangements, identifying cross-commodity opportunities, and helping develop durable counterparty relationships across energy markets.

Main responsibilities

• Lead generation and development of potential counterparties through targeted outreach, networking, and market research activities
• Build and maintain commercial relationships with new and existing counterparties
• Development and evaluation of new commercial transactions and business initiatives across energy markets
• Structuring, and execution of transactions, including preparation of decision-focused materials and transaction analysis covering commercial, structural, and downside risk considerations
• Work closely with trading desks and internal support teams to support pricing, execution co-ordination, and efficient post-trade processes
• Coordinate meeting materials and follow-up summaries for prospective and existing counterparties, and support completion of onboarding and KYC-related requirements
• Preparation of market and commercial communications and the development of presentations and analytical spreadsheets to support origination activity
• Track live transactions, workflows, counterparty interactions, and follow-ups in a fast-moving commercial environment

This list is not exhaustive and may include other tasks assigned by the manager.

Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, related discipline or similar work experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a bank, trading house, commodities firm, or professional services environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy markets and origination-focused commercial roles
• Exposure to commodities, derivatives, physical markets, or financial markets is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in team-based, cross-functional environments, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound understanding of risk discipline, compliance, and governance standards in commercial activities
• Motivated to learn, take responsibility, and contribute to shared team objectives in a performance-driven environment

Technical requirements

• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• High proficiency in Excel for financial and commercial analysis
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce clear, senior-level materials
• Ability to understand complex transaction structures and communicate them clearly in writing and verbally
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on commercial outcomes

Person specification

• Fluent in English, additional Asian language capability is an advantage given regional market interaction
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative origination environment
• Comfortable operating in time-sensitive, fast-moving situations, with strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Professional and credible when interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to work in close partnership with legal, credit, treasury, trading, and operations teams to support origination and execution activity
• Capable of preparing and delivering presentations and contributing to discussions with stakeholders, with increasing involvement in commercial negotiations over time
• Adaptable in working style, resilient, and committed to high standards of execution, integrity, and risk discipline