Commercial Analyst

Atlas Oil; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Oil in Houston is seeking a Commercial Analyst to join their crude oil and liquids trading team. The successful candidate will perform market analysis, provide trade desk support, and contribute to trading and business development.

The role requires 2-3 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in Excel. Ideal candidates will also possess strong commercial and communication skills and have the ambition to move into a front-office trading role.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Commercial Analyst for a trade team/floor.
• Ambition to progress into a front-office trading or commercial role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor policy, regulatory, and new energy developments.
• Support traders with hedging, risk, and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate deal economics, blending, and asset optimization.
• Assist in transaction structuring and execution across crude and liquids markets.
• Prepare presentations and materials for customers and trading partners.
• Participate in customer/counterparty meetings to support relationships.
• Manage daily P&L, exposure, and position reporting with full accuracy.
• Ensure trade capture integrity by working with middle/back office.
• Assist in scheduling/logistics of crude movements.

Skills

Market analytics

Blending

Physical scheduling

Proficiency in Excel

Strong commercial skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Analyst to join our crude oil and liquids trading team. This role combines market analysis, trade desk support, and commercial exposure. The successful candidate will deliver actionable insights, manage daily economics and risk, and contribute directly to trading, marketing, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor policy, regulatory, and new energy developments.
• Support traders with hedging, risk, and scenario analysis.
• Evaluate deal economics, blending, and asset optimization.
• Assist in transaction structuring and execution across crude and liquids markets.
• Prepare presentations and materials for customers and trading partners.
• Participate in customer/counterparty meetings to support relationships.
• Manage daily P&L, exposure, and position reporting with full accuracy.
• Ensure trade capture integrity by working with middle/back office.
• Assist in scheduling/logistics of crude movements (pipeline, rail, barge, truck).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience as a Commercial Analyst for a trade team/floor.
• Experience in market analytics, blending, and/or physical scheduling.
• Familiarity with the evolving energy landscape.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong commercial and communication skills; customer-facing ability.
• Ambition to progress into a front-office trading or commercial role.

Education / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required.