Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst - Global Flows & Freight

PetroChina International (America), Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PetroChina International (America), Inc. is seeking a Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst in Houston, TX. The role focuses on developing fundamental and quantitative models for the crude trading desk, with emphasis on global flows, freight analytics, and arbitrage opportunities.

You will track international crude movements and support LATAM crude fundamentals. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel, plus

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Familiarity with crude oil markets, tanker freight economics, and energy arbitrage modeling is strongly preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities with experience building financial or market models.
• Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn crude oil markets and global energy trading dynamics.
• Proficiency in Python/SQL/Excel with ability to handle large datasets and automate analyses.
• Experience with market data platforms (Kpler, Vortexa, Bloomberg, Argus, Platts, LSEG/Refinitiv, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental and quantitative models for the crude trading desk focusing on global flows and arbitrage opportunities.
• Track international crude cargo movements and shipping patterns using vessel-tracking data and intelligence platforms.
• Build and maintain crude flow and arbitrage models to evaluate trade economics and regional price differentials.
• Maintain global and LATAM crude supply/demand models including production, refinery runs, inventories, and exports.
• Support trading desk with research, data collection, and ad hoc analytical projects.
• Create automated data processes, dashboards, and reporting tools for crude market analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Quantitative analysis

Tools

Kpler

Vortexa

Bloomberg

Argus

Platts

LSEG/Refinitiv

Job description

PetroChina International (America), Inc. is seeking a Senior Crude Oil Market Analyst in Houston, TX. The role focuses on developing fundamental and quantitative models for the crude trading desk, with emphasis on global flows, freight analytics, and arbitrage opportunities.

You will track international crude movements and support LATAM crude fundamentals. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel, plus