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Job title: Originator
Location: Singapore
Company information
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! 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.
Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more. We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.
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 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo 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 partnered with JERA, one of Japan's largest utilities the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.
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
Job ID: 141973651
