Senior Market Fundamentals Analyst

JERA GLOBAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Global Energy Solutions Pte. Ltd. seeks a senior market analyst to develop long-term LNG market fundamentals, building and maintaining models and forecasting supply and demand. The role focuses on gas and LNG balance analysis and scenario testing.

You will collaborate with Origination, Trading and Legal teams, translate complex data into actionable insights, and mentor junior analysts while delivering strategic market outlooks for the LNG portfolio.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field is required or equivalent experience.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Proven track record in gas/LNG market analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long-term LNG market fundamental models focusing on balances and forecasting.
• Support analytics related to LNG origination and trading; contribute to market views and scenarios.
• Provide analytical support across Origination, Trading, and Legal teams; mentor junior analysts.

Skills

Market analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Advanced degree in economics/engineering/sciences/finance

Tools

Excel

Python/SQL

Job description

About the Company

JERA Co., Inc. is a global energy leader and Japan’s largest power generation company focused on providing cutting-edge solutions to the world's energy issues. Established in 2015, the company produces one-third of Japan’s electricity, and is one of the largest LNG buyers in the world. JERA has global reach and strength throughout the energy supply chain, including participation in upstream gas exploration and production, LNG projects, fuel procurement and transportation, and power generation globally. In support of a responsible energy transition, JERA aims to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions from its domestic and overseas businesses by 2050.

JERA Global Energy Solutions Pte. Ltd. ("JGES") is a wholly owned subsidiary of JERA Co., Inc., established to support JERA's global growth strategy and energy transition initiatives.

Headquartered in Singapore, JGES focuses on developing and expanding JERA's international energy businesses, with particular emphasis on LNG Origination and Low Carbon Fuel solutions, including hydrogen, ammonia, and other energy transition opportunities.

JGES supports the development and optimization of one of the world's largest LNG portfolios, leveraging JERA's position as a leading global LNG buyer and participant across the LNG value chain, including upstream investments, LNG procurement, transportation, and portfolio management.

As JERA continues to strengthen its global energy portfolio, JGES plays a key role in originating new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting the growth of sustainable energy value chains across international markets.

JGES operates in a global and dynamic business environment, with activities spanning multiple regions including Singapore, Japan, Australia, and the United States, and is expected to continue expanding its business footprint and organizational capabilities in the years ahead.

Position Description

This position is responsible for developing proprietary long term fundamental analysis of natural Gas and LNG markets, evaluating the implications for upstream supply and downstream demand. Key duties include developing and maintaining models using data from diverse sources, as well as assisting in the design, creation, testing, and refinement of econometric models that forecast supply and demand under various scenarios.

Success in this role requires adaptability, a commitment to collaborative teamwork, and a dedication to excellence. The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated and possess strong organisational skills, enabling effective planning and prioritisation to deliver outstanding results

Key Role Responsibilities

Market Strategy & Analysis

• Develop and maintain bottoms-up long-term LNG market fundamental models, with a particular focus on market balances, clearing mechanisms and forecasting
• Support the development of market analytics adjacent to LNG, (e.g. upstream and downstream, cross commodity) as required.
• Contribute to the development of the Market Fundamentals group’s proprietary price view (mid to long-term forward curves) ensuring alignment with market fundamentals, in order to evaluate groups LNG portfolio assets
• Deliver strategic market outlooks as required by the strategy team
• Participate in the company’s strategy discussions by providing relevant analytics.
• Contribute to broader JERA view on gas and LNG markets.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to raising standards across the team.
• Support the organization of commercial information related to LNG origination and the trading industry, including exclusive internal information held by the group. This includes system development in collaboration with the IT department, and output generation.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Origination, Trading, and Legal teams to align commercial strategies and support negotiations.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to the broader Strategy & Analysis team on high-impact projects
• Provide analytical support to the broader Strategy & Analysis team on ad-hoc projects.

Experience Required

Education:

• Advanced degree in a quantitative subject such as economics, engineering, sciences, mathematics, finance, or equivalent experience

Preferred Skills:

• At least seven years’ experience in gas, LNG, power or energy markets in a market fundamentals capacity. Experience in gas/LNG demand modelling in either the JKTC region or US Gas Markets is particularly valuable.
• Experience in LNG-to-power, infrastructure or value chain analysis is valuable
• Experience building forecasting models and long-term market outlooks.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, decision-useful insight.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with advanced Excel capability. Proficiency in Python/SQL for data analytics is advantageous but not essential.

Behavioral Qualities

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to convert complex data into actionable insights.
• Proactive self-starter who takes ownership and drives projects independently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, globally integrated environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex models and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to form and defend a market view, not simply present data

Role Opportunity

This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop skills and responsibility within a growing and successful energy business.