Lead Originator

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01.02.2026

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What does the job involve?

The Manager Origination will be part of Equinor's North American Crude, Products, and Liquids (CPL) marketing and trading organisation. Primary responsibility will be to deliver on North American commodity and infrastructure markets strategy.

This position will report to Senior Manager, CPL NA Origination and be located in Houston, Texas.

What will my tasks be?

Within this position, your key tasks will be to:

* Lead the development and structuring of new business opportunities within Refined Products and Low Carbon Fuels, including bio-feed stocks, to drive Equinor's asset-backed trading growth.

* Provide input to strategic direction and execution based on market knowledge.

* Source physical commodities and arrange for supporting infrastructure positions across multiple logistics modes (storage, barge, vessels, rail and pipeline).

* Deliver on internal strategy and manage decision processes to ensure alignment with corporate priorities and strategies.

* Ensure compliance with corporate standards and requirements related to maturing capital value projects, counter party due diligence and operating within Equinor's code of conduct.

* Manage internal, supplier and customer relationships to support business development activities.

Here's what we expect from you:

At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:

* Bachelor or Master's degree required. Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications.

* Minimum 10 to 15 years relevant experience in commodity origination and/or trading.

* Demonstrated ability to structure and deliver on large, complex commodity and infrastructure deals.

* Proven ability to initiate, structure and negotiate infrastructure and commodity agreements.

* Experience in international product flows and market dynamics, with solid network in commodity and infrastructure markets.

* Experience from the refinery sector with corresponding feedstock and products background would be preferred.

* International experience and/or experience from working across cultures.

* Experience working with matrix organizations, influencing through collaboration and stakeholder management.

What can we offer you?

We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That's why we offer:

Not just a job - a career

In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.

Attractive rewards

We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.

Wellness and work-life balance

We care about and prioritise our employees' well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.

An inclusive culture

We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,…