Principal - Refined Products Analytics

Argus Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Group pension

Healthcare

Flexible working

Annual leave 25-30

Gym membership

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Training

Job summary

Argus Media Group in London seeks a Senior Principal to lead Refined Products Analytics, shaping oil market viewpoints and long-term strategy. You will build industry-leading services, engage executive clients, and drive growth across the APAC region as a senior team member.

You will guide research, develop robust modelling and establish commercially relevant frameworks, while mentoring analysts and strengthening Argus Analytics’ brand and offering.

Qualifications

• Exceptional understanding of oil markets, preferably with direct refining experience, likely gained through 15+ years in the sector – either working in industry or a market intelligence organisation.
• Confident and inspiring communication, with the ability to engage and develop global teams.
• The gravitas needed to represent Argus with the most senior levels of industry, both delivering confident and clear narratives in person and writing compelling and insightful analysis.
• Intellectual curiosity at a global scale – with a demonstrable passion for the commodities that Argus analyses and oil markets in particular.
• Excellent numeracy with outstanding problem solving and analytical skills as well as an acute focus on quality.
• Flexibility in approach, motivation and a desire to contribute to the growth of Argus Analytics Services and the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Build an industry-leading Refined Products portfolio of services, designed to support mid- and downstream companies as they engage with the energy transition and the long-term operating environment;
• Initiate and guide research into the drivers and issues impacting the long-term business environment for mid- and downstream companies, including the creation of a robust refinery modelling capability;
• Develop a robust, transparent and commercially relevant analytical framework for long-term refined products demand, supply, trade flows, refinery economics and energy transition scenarios;
• Act as one of Argus's most senior external voices on long-term refined products and downstream market developments, including through executive briefings, conferences, webinars, flagship research and client engagement;
• Inform and shape Argus's viewpoints in associated areas (e.g. petrochemicals, natural gas, power, and biofuels), advising our clients and internal stakeholders on how long-term oil market developments affect their business areas;
• Coach and develop a high-performing team of analysts, ensuring analytical rigour, methodological consistency and strong market-facing communication.

Skills

Oil markets expertise

Refining experience

Strategic leadership

Executive communication

Global team engagement

Analytical rigour

Numeracy

Job description

This is a senior position within Argus Analytics, combining ownership of one of the most significant commodity views in Argus, the development of market-shaping industry analysis, commercial strategy development, product innovation and engagement with executive clients and industry decision-makers.

Argus Analytics forms one half of the advisory division of Argus Media Group. Comprising a global team of 95 analysts, we provide clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets spanning oil & gas, petrochemicals, agriculture markets, fertilizers, metals, power and energy transition solutions. Our work is firmly focused on market fundamentals - considering end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition centres around the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and our ability to leverage Argus' wider strengths, including 55 years of commodity markets expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary datasets.

The Oil Products Team is a foundational part of Argus Analytics and has developed successful offerings covering short-term markets in crude oil, refined products, LPG, petroleum coke and bitumen. The team delivers regular analysis, forecasts and market narrative on these markets, helping over 350 companies to navigate market uncertainty and risk. We are now working to develop extensive and industry-leading long‑term coverage of the midstream and downstream sectors. We are therefore looking for a passionate, driven, innovative and energetic Principal - Refined Products Analytics to lead this development.

Reporting to the Global Head of Oil Analytics, the successful candidate will have an ambitious and high‑profile mandate to materially grow our existing multi‑million‑dollar global client base. They will have a particular focus on building the team's long‑term view of refined products markets and refining more generally, leading the development of new services and supporting the growth in bespoke project work. In addition, this role will ensure that the analysis and viewpoints developed are integral to the wider Analytics portfolio - effectively supporting all other associated areas across the business.

The successful candidate will bring the credibility, energy and judgement to develop compelling content for C‑suite clients and help shape the next generation of Argus Analytics offerings. Furthermore, as a senior member of the Argus' Analytics team, they will also play a visible role working to enhance Argus Analytics' wider brand and commercial presence across the APAC region.

Key responsibilities

• Build an industry‑leading Refined Products portfolio of services, designed to support mid- and downstream companies as they engage with the energy transition and the long‑term operating environment;
• Initiate and guide research into the drivers and issues impacting the long‑term business environment for mid- and downstream companies, including the creation of a robust refinery modelling capability;
• Develop a robust, transparent and commercially relevant analytical framework for long‑term refined products demand, supply, trade flows, refinery economics and energy transition scenarios;
• Act as one of Argus's most senior external voices on long‑term refined products and downstream market developments, including through executive briefings, conferences, webinars, flagship research and client engagement;
• Inform and shape Argus's viewpoints in associated areas (e.g. petrochemicals, natural gas, power, and biofuels), advising our clients and internal stakeholders on how long‑term oil market developments affect their business areas;
• Coach and develop a high‑performing team of analysts, ensuring analytical rigour, methodological consistency and strong market‑facing communication.

Skills and Experience

• The successful candidate will bring:
• Exceptional understanding of oil markets, preferably with direct refining experience, likely gained through 15+ years in the sector – either working in industry or a market intelligence organisation;
• Confident and inspiring communication, with the ability to engage and develop global teams;
• The gravitas needed to represent Argus with the most senior levels of industry, both delivering confident and clear narratives in person and writing compelling and insightful analysis;
• Intellectual curiosity at a global scale – with a demonstrable passion for the commodities that Argus analyses and oil markets in particular;
• Excellent numeracy with outstanding problem solving and analytical skills as well as an acute focus on quality;
• Flexibility in approach, motivation and a desire to contribute to the growth of Argus Analytics Services and the wider business.

What's in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award‑winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high‑performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training