Trade Desk Analyst - US Crude

Equinor Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinor in Houston, TX seeks a Trade Desk Analyst to support trading strategies in US crude markets. You will collaborate with global traders to update models, build dashboards, and monitor price movements, providing real-time data to traders for decisions.

The role emphasizes data analytics, automation, and strong communication within the trading teams, with potential career growth across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data management, data analytics, engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in commodity markets, market analysis or data analytics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with traders and trade desk analysts to update supply/demand models with data and forecasts.
• Build and maintain models and dashboards to ensure timely deliverables.
• Monitor price movements and trading activity across crude markets, NA focus.
• Support traders with real-time data, trade entry and position tracking.
• Apply digital tools to enhance model robustness and integration.
• Strengthen the technical model framework and automated data scraping.

Skills

Quantitative analytics

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Commodity market experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data management, data analytics, engineering or related field

Job description

## Trade Desk Analyst - US CrudeApply: Houston, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: JR107585**Important!** To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):07.10.2026We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.# What does the job involve?The Trade Desk Analyst is working with the trading teams to provide timely and relevant information and models that support the team's trading strategies for both physical and financial activities. You are utilizing your knowledge independently to solve highly complex tasks with a short to medium-term outlook. You independently communicate within the immediate team, across other trade desks, and towards other key Equinor stakeholders. You promote change initiatives, demonstrate flexibility to adopt new highly complex activities/ways of working and advise others. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.# What will my tasks be?Within this position, your key tasks will be to: * Collaborate with traders and trade desk analysts across the globe to update supply/demand models with best available data and forecasts.* Build and maintain models and information dashboards day-to-day to ensure performance and timely deliverables.* Monitor and analyze market data, price movements, and trading activity across crude markets, with particular focus on North America.* Support traders with real-time data, trade entry, and position tracking.* Apply digital tools and techniques to enhance model robustness, capability, and integration.* Strengthen the technical model framework and automated data scraping while preserving the integrity of model data.* Provide proprietary, actionable analytics for and in close cooperation with the trading teams.# Here's what we expect from you:At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for: * Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, data management, data analytics, engineering or another relevant field.* Ideally, 2+ years of relevant experience related to commodity markets, market analysis or data analytics.* A commercial mindset and a good understanding of commodity markets, particularly North American oil markets.* Quantitative analytical skills are desirable.* A team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.# What can we offer you?We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer: Not just a job - a career In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant. Attractive rewards We give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan. Wellness and work-life balance We care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible. An inclusive culture We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.# Equal opportunities for everyoneEquinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.# Important notes about the application processWe expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. 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