Senior Market Analyst - Fuel Oil

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is assisting a global energy and commodities client in Singapore. The role focuses on market research, supply-demand analysis, and strategic insights to support commercial decisions across global commodity markets.

The candidate will translate complex market information into actionable recommendations and work closely with trading, commercial, and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Economics, Engineering, Finance, etc.).
• 3–5 years of market analysis or commercial analytics experience in commodities/energy.
• Ability to conduct independent research and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with large datasets.
• Proficient with Excel and data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau/Python/SQL).
• Knowledge of commodity markets and global trade flows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on commodity supply, demand, pricing trends, and trade flows.
• Develop market outlooks, forecasts, and analytical reports.
• Monitor industry developments and macroeconomic factors affecting markets.
• Build analytics tools, dashboards, and reports for visibility of trends.
• Analyze regional and international market developments for risks and opportunities.
• Translate market intelligence into practical recommendations for teams.
• Collaborate with trading, commercial, and operations to validate views.
• Manage ad-hoc research projects on evolving market topics.
• Use internal/external data sources to monitor trade activity and supply chains.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading global energy and commodities organization with an established presence in Singapore and key trading hubs worldwide. The company is actively involved in international trading, market optimization, and value-chain management across energy and commodity markets. Recognized for its strong commercial culture and analytical approach, the organization offers employees exposure to global markets, complex trading environments, and opportunities to work alongside experienced industry professionals.

This role supports a commercial trading business by delivering market research, supply-demand analysis, and strategic insights across global commodity markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating market fundamentals, trade flows, operational developments, and industry trends to support commercial decision-making and identify market opportunities.

Working closely with commercial stakeholders, the individual will transform complex market information into actionable insights while maintaining a forward-looking view of evolving market conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis on commodity supply, demand, pricing trends, trade flows, and infrastructure developments.
• Develop and maintain market outlooks, forecasts, and analytical reports to support business decisions.
• Monitor industry developments, operational changes, and macroeconomic factors that may impact market dynamics.
• Build and enhance analytical tools, dashboards, and reports to improve visibility of market trends and commercial opportunities.
• Analyze regional and international market developments to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Translate market intelligence into practical recommendations for commercial teams and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with trading, commercial, and operational teams to validate market views and challenge assumptions.
• Manage ad-hoc research projects and provide insights on complex or evolving market topics.
• Utilize internal and external data sources to monitor trade activity, market movements, and supply chain developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Business, Statistics, Energy Studies, or a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in market analysis, commercial analytics, business intelligence, commodities, energy, supply chain, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to independently conduct research, analyze complex datasets, and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from large volumes of information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of commodity markets, industrial value chains, global trade flows, or related commercial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.