Senior Trader

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled LNG Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role focuses on developing market views and models to enhance gas trading strategies, particularly in the LNG sector. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in financial forecasting, LNG contracts, and market dynamics to provide critical insights and support decision-making processes. With a collaborative environment and a strong emphasis on analytical rigor, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy commodities field. If you are passionate about LNG markets and ready to take your career to the next level, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in energy commodities with strong LNG market knowledge.
• Advanced skills in Excel, SQL, Python, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for gas trading focusing on global LNG markets.
• Communicate findings effectively to traders and management.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision-making

Market trend evaluation

Negotiation skills

Education

Advanced degree in engineering, sciences, math, finance, or economics

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced LNG Analyst with a deep understanding of the European LNG industry to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in financial forecasting, LNG contracts (including MSPAs), freight agreements, shipping cost analysis, and delivery terms such as FOB, DES, and CIF. They must possess strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, coupled with in-depth knowledge of EU market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and key trading hubs.

This role requires a proven track record in managing LNG supply chains, optimizing freight and logistics, and negotiating complex contracts. The candidate should be adept at evaluating market trends, preparing detailed forecasts, and communicating insights effectively to stakeholders.

• Reports to: Head of Gas Analytics
• Location: London (Onsite/Hybrid)
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Main responsibilities

Take a leading role in developing the companies market views, processes and models to support gas trading with a specific focus on global LNG markets:

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with colleagues in the gas analytics team, gas data engineers and gas traders, and other colleagues around the world, to develop models to further the desk’s understanding of short- and medium-term fundamental dynamics for Global and European markets
• Develop trading ideas based on analysis of fundamentals, statistics and option pricing
• Maintain a superior level of quantitative rigor in analysis and closely monitor accuracy of analytical output over time.
• Develop tools to monitor market developments and implied gas balances.
• Effectively communicate views and findings to gas traders and analysts, and to other traders, analysts and management.
• Willingness to be flexible and adjust to changing conditions – the list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be subject to change!

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in energy commodities, with a strong understanding of LNG markets, including knowledge of LNG contracts
• Experience from working on a trading desk would be ideal
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and other quantitative techniques

Technical requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering, sciences, math, finance, or economics or equivalent experience or relevant real-world experience
• Knowledge of LNG contracts
• Advanced skills in a combination of Excel, SQL, Python and statistics

If you are an experienced LNG Specialist, please apply to this role or email me your CV to [emailprotected]