Oil Analyst

Balyasny (Switzerland) Sàrl; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Balyasny (Switzerland) Sàrl is seeking an Oil Analyst to join its Switzerland-based oil portfolio team, open to Geneva or Zug. You will perform fundamental analysis, quantitative modelling, and risk monitoring to generate actionable views across oil markets.

Key responsibilities include building supply-demand balances, refining and trade views, and developing Python, SQL, and Excel models and dashboards to support trading decisions while monitoring P&L and exposures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, finance, engineering, maths, or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience.
• Relevant oil experience including fuel oil and crude.
• Strong understanding of physical oil markets, supply-demand fundamentals, and derivatives.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commercial judgement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Must be based in Geneva or Zug.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain oil supply-and-demand balances.
• Analyse refinery runs, inventories, vessel movements, arbitrage economics, weather, power demand, and macro drivers.
• Develop trade views across cracks, time spreads, geographical spreads, crude spreads, and flat price.
• Build and enhance Python, SQL, and Excel models, dashboards, and trading signals.
• Monitor P&L, positions, exposures, and daily risk.
• Produce concise market commentary and communicate trade ideas clearly.

Skills

Oil market analysis

Python

SQL

Excel

Education

Higher professional education and training

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Oil Analyst

Balyasny (Switzerland) Sàrl Vacant since : 24.08.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1204 Genève (GE) 100% By agreement Permanent

ROLE OVERVIEWBalyasny Asset Management is looking for an exceptional Analyst to work on an Oil portfolio team in Switzerland – open to Geneva or Zug. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at a leading hedge fund, offering hands-on experience at the intersection of fundamental investing and data analysis. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of the trajectory and triumph of our oil trading activities

OverviewSupport an oil trading team through fundamental analysis, quantitative modelling, risk monitoring, and trade execution. The role translates market data and supply-demand balances into actionable views across derivative markets.

ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain oil supply-and-demand balances.Analyse refinery runs, inventories, vessel movements, arbitrage economics, weather, power demand, and macro drivers.Develop trade views across cracks, time spreads, geographical spreads, crude spreads, and flat price.Build and enhance Python, SQL, and Excel models, dashboards, and trading signals.Monitor P&L, positions, exposures, and daily risk.Produce concise market commentary and communicate trade ideas clearly.

RequirementsBetween 5-7 years of experienceDegree in economics, finance, engineering, maths, or a related quantitative discipline.Relevant experience in oil including fuel oil and crudeStrong understanding of physical oil markets, supply-demand fundamentals, and derivatives.Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel.Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commercial judgement.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.Must be based in Geneva or Zug

What We OfferCompetitive compensation, inclusive of performance-based bonuses.Comprehensive benefits package.Pathways for professional growth and career development.A dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.Opportunity to be part of building a great business where your efforts are recognized and valued.

Team work

• Work location 1204 Genève (GE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent
• Work form Shift work

• Work experience More than 3 years
• Education Higher professional education and training, diploma or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge

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