Senior Oil Markets Analyst - London

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Purpose

Energy Aspects currently has an exciting opportunity for an Oil Market Analyst to join our growing global team. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced in industry analyst who is looking to make an invaluable contribution to the rapid growth story of a leading and highly regarded energy markets research consultancy.

This individual will be a key contributor, building forecasting models across crude oil and refined products, whilst carrying out a detailed analysis of oil markets, as well as communicating views with internal stakeholders.

At Energy Aspects our Analysts work across the full research lifecycle: from building and maintaining data models and monitoring market developments (e.g., refinery capacity additions and maintenance activity), through to writing concise analysis and responding to client requests. You will work collaboratively with several senior analysts, working closely to decipher different aspects of the global market as well as bring insight on developments in oil products markets and their relevance for global products trade.

Our Analysts are responsible for preparing or contributing to many of our publications, from regular reports to in-depth reports on themes. This involves carrying out a comprehensive analysis of relevant information and drawing out the most relevant trends. Our clients value our views and insights, so you will be helping to shape forward-looking views and not just historical analysis. You will be expected to consistently produce work at a high enough standard to send out to our demanding client base. We pride ourselves on the quality of our end-product and are meticulous about ensuring a high degree of accuracy across our services and you will need to share this commitment.

This position will require flexibility and the drive to go beyond the core hours when needed, ensuring we all fulfil our goals. All team members are encouraged to build their professional reputation within the industry and are supported by some of the most well-regarded energy sector commentators. You must be able to work independently, as well as be capable of planning and prioritising to achieve success. In exchange, we offer excellent remuneration, a high-performance culture, with challenging and exciting work.

Duties

• Collaborating with the wider global team to ensure that EA reports meet our standards for quality, accuracy and depth of insight.
• Establishing a comprehensive network of relevant market experts and leveraging their knowledge to build a deeper understanding of the markets.
• Taking responsibility for improving and running the oil market balances and models, in coordination with the wider team.
• Assisting in the formulation of the EA view of the global oil markets.
• Assisting the presentation of EA's views on the oil market to clients and prospects as well as contributing to our written monthly reports.
• Enabling the broader team to undertake more bespoke research for clients when required.

Requirements

• 5 -10 years of market analysis, commercial, or trading experience within the Oil Markets.
• Deep desire for personal progression.
• Fundamental modelling experience (building and maintaining complex models, working with statistical tools, regression modelling, optimization).
• Experience analysing the short-term future of commodities markets across crude and products.
• 5 - 10 years commercial analytical or trading experience within the Oil Market.
• Proficiency with MS applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Experience in writing reports and conducting presentations.

Desirable Skills

• Physical oil arbitrage, pricing and trade flows experience.
• Oil transportation, logistics and freight markets
• Relative refining valuation of crude oils and/or product blending
• Masters degree in a quantitative subject e.g. economics, finance, computation, engineers, mathematics, etc.
• Python programming experience.

About us

Founded in 2012, we are an independent research consultancy that has enjoyed phenomenal growth since our inception, and we have very ambitious plans to continue our upwards growth trajectory. We are passionately committed to providing indispensable and industry-leading short, medium, and long-term analysis, and forecasts of the energy markets, that helps our clients trade, invest, finance and plan. With the recent acquisition of macro research firm Medley Global Advisors

the combination of our market-leading global macro policy analysis and deep energy markets expertise, has further strengthened our services to the global financial markets and has enhanced our ability to support our expanding client base, as the energy transition gathers pace and markets look to find their feet in an uncertain future.

Our suite of subscription services can be tailored to meet our clients' specific needs and combines a data-rich approach and our extensive network of contacts, with insight on geopolitics and energy policy to provide best-in-class assessment, analysis and forecasts of major trends, topics, and regions. We also deliver timely analysis of breaking news events and offer proprietary data services that cover fundamental trade and supply/demand data, across a wide variety of products and markets.

Culture & benefits

The proud recipient of accreditation from Best Companies, we truly understand the importance of workplace engagement and genuinely value our people. We offer a fast-paced, driven, collaborative and dynamic working culture where you are recognised and rewarded for your contributions to our tremendous growth story.

At Energy Aspects you could be part of an active, social, and friendly team where you will have the opportunity to join our running, circuit training, five-a-side football or lunch clubs. You might also enjoy letting loose at our social events or just sharing an unwinding drink on a Friday afternoon at our in-house bar the Nodding Donkey.

Working out of our Canary Wharf office, you can take advantage of low commute times and easy access from across London, excellent amenities for shopping, gyms and healthcare, restaurants, and bars. We do also provide daily fresh fruit, hot drinks, soft drinks, snacks and the occasional exotic treats from our international travels.

Our compensation packages include annual bonus, a company share options scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension contributions, subsidised gym membership and considerable holiday time.

Energy Aspects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity within its workforce. As an international business we are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.