LNG Middle Office Analyst

Cititec Talent Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top commodities trading firm is seeking an experienced LNG Analyst to join their middle office team in London. This role involves producing daily P&L, exposure, and pricing reports, supporting the trading desk with scenario analysis, and optimising cargo economics. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of LNG markets and excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel and SQL.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an LNG / Gas Risk / Middle Office function.
• Strong understanding of physical markets.
• Knowledge of commodity trading operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate daily P&L, position, and pricing reports.
• Perform daily marking of LNG curves and validate market levels.
• Track market developments to form an independent perspective.

Skills

LNG risk analysis

Market analysis

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Job Description

LNG Analyst - Middle Office

Commodities Trading

London, UK

Cititec is partnered with a top commodities trading firm who are looking for an LNG Analyst to join their middle office team. This role plays a key part in producing daily P&L, exposure, and pricing reports, while also supporting the trading desk with cargo economics, scenario analysis, and optimisation strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate daily P&L, position, and pricing reports for the LNG trading desk.
• Perform daily marking of LNG curves, engaging with traders when necessary to validate prompt market levels.
• Track and analyse market developments to form an independent perspective on prices and trends.
• Support the desk by modelling cargo economics, running scenarios, and identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Verify that both physical and structured trades are correctly booked and valued in the system.
• Clearly communicate P&L drivers and position details to front office and management.
• Operate and interpret external valuation models for complex deal structures.
• Proactively monitor and reconcile P&L and risk exposures to ensure positions reflect actual value.
• Oversee adherence to risk-related limits and escalate when needed.
• Build, maintain, and enhance tools used for P&L analysis and position queries.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on structured deals and middle office procedures.
• Take ownership of middle office tools and ensure their reliability.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual reviews and reconciliations.
• Partner with IT teams to support, develop, and test enhancements to the ETRM system.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an LNG / Gas Risk / Middle Office function
• Strong understanding of physical markets
• Strong IT skills in Excel & SQL
• Knowledge of the following a plus: Accounting and Financial reporting / LNG and Shipping physical operations / Other functions in an energy or commodity trading company e.g. Trade finance, credit, treasury, compliance etc. / Oil & Gas markets / ETRM / CTRM systems.
• Bachelor's degree and or Masters, in a science, mathematical, engineering, accounting or economist discipline.