Downstream Refining Analyst

WeAreTechWomen; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global analytics firm in London is looking for an experienced analyst to join their energy market team. The role involves forecasting refined product pricing, developing complex models, and collaborating with international teams. Ideal candidates will have energy industry experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers excellent growth opportunities and a chance to impact the energy market landscape.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in oil refining and distribution.
• Proficiency with MS applications required.
• Authorization to work in application location necessary.

Responsibilities

• Forecast refined product pricing and refinery margins.
• Develop and improve forecasting methodologies.
• Present to clients about market trends.

Skills

Energy industry experience

Excel and modelling skills

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

Numeracy and quantitative analysis skills

Job description

Overview

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 10. The Team: Within the Fuels and Refining division, we provide insight on the industry and market fundamentals of refining crude oil and marketing refined products - including supply/demand balances, trade, prices, capacities and infrastructure. We forecast product balances and benchmark refining margins, details for national markets around the world as well as guidance on what is an anomaly, and what is a fundamental shift in the market.

This downstream research team consists of a group of analysts covering Europe, CIS, Africa, and the Middle East, and working with global teams across S&P Global Commodity Insights.

The Impact: S&P Global Commodity Insights provides data, strategic research and analysis across the oil, midstream, downstream and chemical markets so our clients can make critical decisions with confidence. Energy, chemical players and financial institutions rely on us to better understand market, company and economic behaviour to adjust their business strategy. Our data and research ranges from near/long term outlooks, competitive benchmark, market analysis and technology assessments.

What\'s in it for you: This role offers opportunities to develop deep knowledge of the downstream energy sector, to work across teams and to build capacity in client-facing work via market briefing opportunities and support of the commercial team. The team is very international and diverse, and the role involves working with colleagues all over the world. Good growth opportunities are available, both vertically into leadership roles, and horizontally, as S&P Global brings together the deepest intelligence across the widest set of capital-intensive industries and markets.

Responsibilities

• Being a key member of the short-term forecasting team, representing Europe within a global structure to forecast refined product pricing, refinery margins, supply/demand, crude processing.
• Maintaining and updating pricing models, developing and improving forecasting methodologies, proactively searching for new data and information sources, developing use of AI in data collection, analysis and presentation.
• Contributing to country-level research and analysis covering the entire downstream value chain
• Developing our body of knowledge on themes such as biofuels, EU environmental policy relating to the downstream oil industry, carbon policies of oil companies, etc.
• Maintaining and developing our knowledge base on energy transition and refinery rationalization, in particular in relation to upcoming EU environmental measures and directives (CBAM, ETS)
• Presenting to clients and taking part in client discussions on our outlooks and market trends

Qualifications

• Energy industry experience, in particular oil refining and distribution
• Experience modelling and managing large, complex models and datasets
• Excellent Excel and modelling skills, proficiency with other MS applications required (Word and Powerpoint)
• Mother-tongue level of English, good written and verbal presentation skills
• Proficiency in European languages a major plus
• Strong and demonstrable numeracy and quantitative analysis skills
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritize a complex workload
• Precision and obsession with detail
• Authorization to work in application location necessary

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value. We\'re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights\' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world\'s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world\'s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

Location: London, United Kingdom

What\'s In It For You

Our purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world. Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People: We\'re more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we can understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We\'re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We\'re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership. At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world\'s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It\'s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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