Senior Crude Market Analyst

INEOS Belgium; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Crude Market Analyst to enhance trading capabilities in Houston. The role involves developing supply and demand models, providing market insights, and collaborating with trading teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, programming expertise, and a deep understanding of oil market fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an oil analyst.
• Strong analytical and programming skills with data science knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain global supply & demand models.
• Provide regular market insights and collaborate with trading teams.
• Apply machine learning techniques for forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Programming

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Compensation Grade

ONS-USD-36

INEOS Group

INEOS is a global chemical, manufacturing, and energy company. It comprises 36 businesses, spanning 194 sites and 29 countries, employing 26,000 people worldwide. Our core values include excellence in safety, health, and environmental performance; encouragement of innovation, entrepreneurship, and reward for achievement; and empowering employees to create real value.

INEOS Energy

At INEOS Energy, we produce and trade oil, gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG). We invest in low-carbon technologies to support our business through the energy transition, including projects like ‘Project Greensand’ in the Danish North Sea and investments in HydrogenOne Capital.

Job Title

Senior Crude Market Analyst

Business Unit

INEOS Energy Trading USA, part of INEOS Energy division

Location

Houston

Summary of Position

The Senior Crude Market Analyst will play a pivotal role in enhancing IET’s analytical and trading capabilities, focusing on U.S. crude and products analytics through the newly established Houston office. The Houston team will expand the company’s footprint in U.S. energy markets and contribute to IET’s goal of being recognized as a center of excellence in global energy markets for INEOS. The role reports to the Global Head of Oil Trading.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain global supply & demand models, incorporating regional trends to support trading and strategic decisions.
• Provide regular market insights by monitoring news sources like Bloomberg and Reuters, communicating key developments to Houston and London teams.
• Build and enhance valuation models for futures, spreads, and derivatives, integrating fundamental and technical market factors.
• Utilize vessel tracking services and shipping data for flow analytics and developing models on global trade flows, fixtures, and disruptions.
• Collaborate with trading teams to develop strategies based on market fundamentals and technical analysis.
• Apply machine learning techniques to improve forecasting accuracy for oil fundamentals and economic models, leveraging advanced data analytics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an oil analyst, analyzing oil markets, supply/demand dynamics, and trading fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and programming skills (Python preferred), with ability to build and validate models and apply data science & machine learning.
• Deep understanding of oil market fundamentals, including global supply/demand, refining, shipping logistics, and market structures.
• Proficiency in building and analyzing complex models using Excel and Python.
• Technical expertise in Python, SQL, and handling large datasets; familiarity with machine learning algorithms is desirable.
• Experience with vessel tracking services like Vortexa or Kpler for flow analysis.

Behavioral Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for delivering clear market insights.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop trading strategies and data-driven solutions in a fast-paced environment.

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• Location: Houston, United States
• Type: Full-time
• Posted: 15 May 2025
• Requisition ID: REQ-2397

Job Details

• Location: Houston, United States
• Discipline: Marketing
• Type: Full-time
• Business: INEOS Energy
• Posted: 15 May 2025
• Requisition ID: REQ-2397

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