Research & Analytics Specialist (Quantitative analysis)

ADNOC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector, ADNOC, is seeking a Research & Analytics Specialist to join its team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves analyzing gas market dynamics, developing quantitative models, and providing insights to support decision-making processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial mathematics and excellent analytical skills, combined with the ability to communicate technical analyses effectively to various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of energy markets and trading operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of gas market fundamentals.
• Develop and maintain quantitative models for forecasting market trends.
• Collect, organize, and validate gas market data for analysis.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Data analysis skills

Programming skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Strong academic background in financial mathematics

Job description

ADNOC Global Trading LTD "AT" is looking for an ambitious and motivated Research & Analytics Specialist (Quantitativeanalysis)to join its Research and Analytics team in Abu Dhabi.

AT

We are ADNOC’s trading company focused on the trade of Crude Oil and LNG as well as other ADNOC products.

ADNOC Trading was established in 2020, as a 100% ADNOC Group owned subsidiary, and we operate as an active market participant to trade non-system crudes and LNG.

We support ADNOC Group, as part of a leading, diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government in the United Arab Emirates.

Our Head Office is at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the thriving international financial center that is transforming the business and financial landscape of the UAE.

We operate in key trading hubs, such as the United Arab Emirates and Singapore, to support this integrated business.

In the opening years, the company has scaled up the business, adding Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the product portfolio. With other trading desks, such as Sulphur and Carbon, we further increase market reach.

As part of ADNOC Group, we trade with more than 50 countries across the world, helping to ensure a reliable supply of energy and products to keep people and economies moving.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Research & Analytics Specialist will be responsible for supporting research, analytics and reporting for ADNOC Trading (AT) Management, providing analysis and insights to help AT management understand performance and make better informed decisions. The role involves regular and ad-hoc tasks and interpretation of data to identify performance trends and anticipate issues and opportunities.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Gas Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of gas market fundamentals, including supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, infrastructure developments, and regulatory changes.
• Identify key drivers and market risks to support trading strategies and decision-making processes.
• Quantitative Modeling: Develop and maintain quantitative models to forecast gas supply and demand, price movements, and market trends.
• Utilize statistical techniques and data analysis tools to enhance accuracy and reliability of models.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate models into trading systems.
• Options Pricing: Develop and design from data preparation to the build & implementation, validation and calibration of derivatives pricing models.
• Theoretical development of appropriate pricing formulas of each derivative traded and documentation of the methodology.
• Data Management: Collect, organize, and validate gas market data from various sources. Ensure data integrity and accuracy for use in quantitative models and analysis.
• Identify and implement improvements to data collection and management processes.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong academic background in financial mathematics.
• Strong analytical capabilities, data analysis skills, and programming skills.
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling techniques, including statistical analysis, stochastic calculus, options theory, time series forecasting, and optimization.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of energy markets and trading operations is a plus.