Low Carbon Strategist, Ammonia

扰; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Ammonia Market Strategist to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves providing insightful commercial analysis and developing supply/demand models to inform trading decisions. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in fertilizer markets and decarbonization pathways to drive impactful strategies. With a focus on collaboration and analytical capability, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of low carbon trading. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation in a hybrid work environment, where your contributions will make a significant difference.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ammonia and derivative markets, and decarbonization pathways.
• Proficiency in constructing and maintaining techno-economic models.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and insightful commercial analysis into ammonia markets.
• Develop independent market analysis for short-term trading opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis

Market Analysis Methods

Trading Fundamentals

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

University Degree

Professional Certification (e.g., PMI)

Job description

Entity:

Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About the Role:

The Ammonia market strategist role is high impact, front facing, and is integral to the success of the Low Carbon Strategist organization within Trading Analytics and Insight at BP.

The Ammonia market strategist will focus on developing and updating ammonia supply/demand balances to inform trading and origination decisions. The successful candidate is a recognized market expert in fertilizer markets, well-versed in agricultural drivers of ammonia demand and supply pathways. They will utilize their knowledge to develop insights into short-term and medium-term drivers of the ammonia markets, focusing on the impact of short-term events on ammonia pricing and margins. The individual should have a deep understanding of ammonia/urea production costs, fertilizer trade patterns, ship tracking, and decarbonization supply pathways, including e-ammonia and CCUS. They should have a proven record of translating analytics into market insights and monetization strategies to support trade strategies and origination activities. Excellent communication skills are essential for productive discussions across multiple groups within BP, both internally to Trading & Shipping and with other divisions.

Key Accountabilities:

The ammonia market strategist will provide timely and insightful commercial analysis into ammonia markets, developing bespoke analytics as requested by the trading team. Priorities include forecasting capacity additions/closures, planned maintenance, demand trends by product (e.g., urea, ammonium nitrates, ammonium phosphates), and country-level trade. They will develop independent market analysis to inform short-term trading and medium-term origination opportunities. The individual must be highly commercial, independent, and able to distinguish between 'value to have' and 'nice to have' in analytics.

They should work effectively as part of a team, connecting dots across the low carbon markets. Collaboration with the Trading and Shipping organization, as well as engagement with stakeholders across Trading and Origination teams, is key. The role involves developing a cross-commodity analytical capability within the low carbon strategist organization and delivering on the strategic vision for capability development in this space.

Essential Education:

• University degrees, examination certificates, or licenses confirming educational attainment.
• Membership of a professional body or formal certification (e.g., PMI) demonstrating capability in a technical or professional field.

Essential Experience :

• Understanding of ammonia and derivative markets, and decarbonization pathways.
• Proficiency in constructing and maintaining techno-economic models.
• Ability to develop supply/demand models and recognize structural market shifts.
• Strong communication skills and experience in stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and data analytics modeling ability.
• Ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Desirable Experience:

• Understanding of natural gas markets and pricing drivers.
• Experience as a Market Strategist in agricultural products or low carbon markets.
• Knowledge of econometric modeling techniques.

We are an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Additional Information:

Travel Requirement: No travel expected.

Relocation Assistance: Not available.

Remote Type: Hybrid of office and remote working.

Skills:

Includes analytical thinking, data analysis, market analysis methods, trading fundamentals, and more as listed.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available upon request for the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent on pre-employment checks and adherence to local policies.