LNG Quant Analytics: Optimization & Valuation Lead

Oil Authority

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Relocation support where applicable

Job summary

ConocoPhillips in Houston is seeking a high-caliber Quantitative Analyst to join our centralized, multi-commodity analytics team supporting LNG trading, origination, structuring and portfolio optimization. The role sits within a centralized analytics team and will influence trading decisions and risk management across cargo optimization and long-term SPAs.

This position requires occasional international travel to London and Singapore offices (up to 10%).

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related quantitative discipline.
10+ years of hands-on experience as a quantitative analyst in energy commodities or financial markets.
Experience with real options and derivatives pricing to physical optionality.
Advanced Python development skills for production-quality analytical applications.
Knowledge of LNG market mechanics and global LNG market structure.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve the optimization logic and mathematical engine for LNG portfolio valuation.
Support deal structuring with independent quantitative challenge.
Extend platform for new contract types and market features.
Lead model validation, back-testing, stress testing, and benchmarking.
Collaborate with Commercial IT and data teams on productionization and governance.