Market Analyst- Crude Oil

Vortexa; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai seeks a Senior Analyst to join their Market Intelligence & Analytics team. The role involves conducting market analysis, enhancing data quality, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have deep knowledge of oil & gas markets and strong analytical skills. The company offers a vibrant workplace with equity options and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Equity Options

Flexible Working Policies

Global Volunteering Program

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of oil & gas markets and supply/demand fundamentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform cross-barrel market analysis and generate insights.
• Present market views at client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

Vortexa is a fast-growing international technology business founded to solve the immense information gap that exists in the energy industry. By using massive amounts of new satellite data and pioneering work in artificial intelligence, Vortexa creates an unprecedented view on the global seaborne energy flows in real-time, bringing transparency and efficiency to the energy markets and society as a whole.

http://www.vortexa.com/

We are seeking a talented Senior Analyst within our global Market Intelligence & Analytics team to join us in advancing Vortexa’s mission to open, connect, and optimize the energy industry through pioneering technology and thought-leading market insights.

As a senior leader within Vortexa’s Analysis team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and strategising analysis activities in the wider Middle East region. You will leverage your market knowledge and thought leadership to deliver high-quality, cross-barrel oil market insights, present them in client meetings, conferences, and industry panels. Additionally, you will shape product and data improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with our global cross-functional teams to expand our product offerings and support business development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Analysis: Perform cross-barrel market analysis using Vortexa’s proprietary trade flows & freight analytics data, generating insights, reports, and presentations for clients.
2. Data Analysis: Identify opportunities to enhance data quality and transform complex datasets into strategic insights for clients.
3. Client & Public Engagement: Present market views at client meetings and industry events, and support the Commercial team with market-related queries.
4. Product Development: Collaborate with data, engineering, and product teams to improve analytics platform accuracy and features, providing feedback for data quality and new features.
5. Leadership & Team Development: Mentor analysts, align analysis activities with the global team, and foster business growth and team development.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Marketing, and R&D teams to align strategic goals, enhance client offerings, and support growth.

Requirements:

1. Deep knowledge of oil & gas markets, supply/demand fundamentals in seaborne trade flows & freight markets, with regional expertise in the Middle East preferred.
2. Ability to critically analyze markets and formulate thought-leading insights that showcase Vortexa’s strengths.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to clients and at external events.
4. High standards for data analysis, capable of manipulating large datasets and investigating anomalies.
5. Effective collaboration across functions in a global organization.
6. Pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
7. Proficiency in Excel; programming and visualization skills in SQL, Python, Power BI are advantageous.

We offer a vibrant, diverse workplace committed to innovation, continuous learning, and social responsibility, including equity options, flexible working policies, and a global volunteering program.