Analyst (Portfolio Management)

SINGAPORE LNG CORPORATION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading LNG terminal operator in Singapore is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will conduct market analysis, lead process improvement initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize strategies. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in SQL and PowerBI, and relevant educational credentials. Knowledge of LNG operations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal with change and coordinate with internal and external parties.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with teams and present data effectively.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analysis for Singapore's energy price movements.
• Lead process improvement initiatives for increased efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory changes in gas and power markets.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications

VBA

SQL

PowerBI

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

SLNG is the incumbent LNG terminal in Singapore. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our energy security mandate for Singapore, and support the development of Singapore as a leading LNG hub. As SLNG expands its operations to encompass the 2nd terminal project, we are seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join our dynamic team. The portfolio management team keeps abreast of LNG industry trends, market movements and emerging technologies to successfully build and maintain forecast models. The successful candidate will also work closely with cross-functional teams to develop process improvement initiatives as well as dashboarding projects. Detailed role responsibilities are described below.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Stay abreast of LNG and energy industry trends

• Develop and maintain close relationships with industry players to help stay well-informed on market movements and contracting strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to forecast and explain Singapore’s Energy price movements.
• Develop reliable processes for forecasting system demand and supply by incorporating public information and market intelligence.

Lead process improvement and dashboarding initiatives

• Increase team efficiency across Throughput Business Group through active process improvement and automation projects.
• Create, maintain, and update automation tools and dashboards to track, analyse and report movements in LNG and Energy Markets while reducing human error.
• Analyse and suggest IT infrastructural upgrades where required to achieve productivity gains.

Portfolio Strategy and Optimization

• Formulate and communicate Gas Engine optimisation strategies to management and operations teams.
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory changes in the gas and power markets – including key milestones and targets set by the Authority (e.g. solar, power imports, etc.), and its impact to SLNG.
• Provide constructive feedback on proposed regulatory changes and consultation papers issued by EMC and/or EMA to support growth in the gas and power market.
• Lead discussions with cross-functional as well as cross-organisational teams to identify and unlock synergies and optimisation opportunities for the 2nd terminal project.

GEG Commercial Operations

• Co-ordinating with Operations team on planned generation outages to minimize impact to SLNG’s overall profitability.
• Prepare GEG’s efficiency reports for EMA and self-reports for Market Surveillance and Compliance Panel.

Other Responsibilities

• The incumbent shall support all other processes and procedures and perform any other duties including reporting to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. regulator and customers, etc), and participate in any other projects as assigned by reporting manager or his delegated authority.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Must be able to deal with constant change and variation.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal colleagues across various functions, as well as with external customers.
• Ability to take directions from supervisors and work in a team environment, while prioritising and handling multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, VBA, SQL, PowerBI, and is meticulous in processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.

The following will be considered favourably:

• Knowledge of LNG operations, supply chain management, and energy market dynamics.
• Possess a good understanding of Singapore’s Gas Network Code, the National Electricity Market of Singapore, system and market operations, and energy market rules.
• Proficiency in Python and/or other mathematical modelling and simulation tools.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Finance, Economics or Engineering from a reputable university.

For interested candidates, please apply via SLNG website at Careers (slng.com.sg).