NextDecade Corporation
Energy
Director,CreditRiskandContractAdministration
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“Director, Credit Risk and Contract Administration at NextDecade Corporation. Skills: Credit Risk, Contract Administration, LNG contracts, Counterparty risk. Lead contract administration and lifecycle management. Ensure accurate interpretation and execution of contract terms”
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; organizational skills; problem-solving skills
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs, Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing, Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities, Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field, 10–15+ years of experience in credit risk, contract administration, or commercial operations within LNG, natural gas, or energy markets, understanding of LNG SPAs, gas supply agreements, and commodity trading structures, Proven experience managing counterparty credit risk and collateral/margining processes, Experience working with Treasury or managing liquidity impacts from margining, Ability to interpret complex contracts and translate them into operational processes, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Experience with LNG, natural gas trading, or power markets, Familiarity with contract management systems and/or ETRM platforms, Prior experience supporting large-scale infrastructure or energy projects, Knowledge of ISDA/EFET frameworks and structured commodity transactions, Advanced degree or professional certifications (CFA, FRM, etc.)
What You'll Do.
Lead contract administration and lifecycle management
Ensure accurate interpretation and execution of contract terms
Develop and maintain contract summaries and tracking tools
Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance
Evaluate credit and operational risks in contracts
Support contract negotiations with risk input
Ensure appropriate credit protections
Identify and mitigate contractual and counterparty risks
Lead credit risk assessment and approval of suppliers
Establish and maintain counterparty credit limits and internal
Monitor and manage credit exposures
Oversee calculation and reporting of exposures
Identify and manage concentration risks
Oversee and monitor collateral requirements
Track contractual triggers for credit support
Partner closely with Treasury on funding and liquidity
Provide transparency into credit-driven liquidity impacts
Oversee invoice validation
and dispute resolution
Ensure alignment between contract terms and financial settlements
Resolve discrepancies related to pricing
Lead and develop a team
Establish best practices in contract execution
Promote a culture of accountability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal stakeholders; Treasury; Accounting; Counterparties; Senior management
Full Job Description
## Description ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management Lead the administration and lifecycle management of LNG-related commercial agreements, including: Gas supply agreements LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) Transportation and related midstream agreements Ensure accurate interpretation and execution of contract terms, including pricing, volume, scheduling, invoicing, and settlement provisions. Develop and maintain contract summaries, obligation tracking tools, and reporting for internal stakeholders. Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Commercial & Contractual Risk Management Evaluate credit and operational risks embedded in LNG and gas contracts, including: Take-or-pay and deliver-or-pay structures Pricing mechanisms and indexation Volume flexibility and optionality Support contract negotiations by providing credit and operational risk input and ensuring appropriate credit protections (e.g., collateral, guarantees, termination rights). Proactively identify and mitigate contractual and counterparty risks Credit Risk Manag
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