Remote Data Analyst - Oil & Gas Market Intelligence

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a sharp Data Analyst to join its market intelligence team in a fully remote role. You will gather, clean, and analyze large datasets related to the Oil & Gas market, building models and dashboards to inform strategic decisions.

Ideal candidates have a quantitative degree and hands-on experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI. Strong communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative field.
• Experience with data analysis tools and datasets related to oil and gas or commodities.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various sources.
• Perform statistical analysis and build predictive models to forecast market trends and prices.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Monitor geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and economic factors affecting the oil & gas industry.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and strategists to support business development and investments.
• Stay updated on new analytical techniques and technologies.

Skills

Python (Pandas, NumPy)

SQL

R

Tableau

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or related quantitative field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a sharp and analytical Data Analyst to join their market intelligence team, working remotely. This position is vital for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting complex datasets related to the Oil & Gas market, providing critical insights to inform strategic decisions. You will leverage advanced analytics tools and techniques to identify market trends, forecast pricing, and assess economic factors impacting the industry. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing significantly to the company's understanding of the global energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from various sources, including market reports, trading data, and proprietary databases.
• Perform statistical analysis and build predictive models to forecast market trends , commodity prices, and supply/demand dynamics.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to communicate key findings and insights to stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and economic factors affecting the Oil & Gas industry .
• Collaborate with senior analysts and strategists to support business development and investment decisions.
• Stay abreast of new analytical techniques and technologies relevant to market intelligence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst , preferably with exposure to the Oil & Gas market or commodity trading.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, SQL, or similar.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suitable for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and online training resources.