(Senior) LPG/NGL Analyst (f/m/d)
Workload: 100%
Are you passionate about energy markets and have a knack for quantitative analysis? Axpo Group is seeking a skilled LPG Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to support our proprietary trading activities through comprehensive market analysis and predictive modeling.
- Support the NGLs Trading desk by building predictive models based on fundamental analysis, shiptracking, global waterborne product flows, petrochemical margins, weather patterns, midstream and downstream infrastructure, and trends.
- Build detailed and in-depth analysis for key NGL trading hubs/countries, focusing particularly on the US, China, and Middle East.
- Aggregate and automate global waterborne LPG shipping data, monitoring major export/import terminals in real time.
- Explore and recommend trade ideas based on geographical arbitrage, time spreads, and inter-commodity trades.
- Assist traders in preparing analysis for physical cargo tenders and recommend optimal hedging strategies.
- Respond efficiently to extemporaneous desk/trader requests for fundamental information, data, and forecasts based on new data, news, and market developments.
- Continuously develop and improve models and data quality through ongoing market observation, validation, and back-testing.
- Timely anticipate and evaluate fundamental changes in NGL markets and other price-influencing factors.
- University degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or Chemistry.
- 2+ years of experience building supply and demand models for Petroleum Products and/or gas liquids in a major Oil company, Trading house, or Hedge Fund.
- In-depth knowledge of the US natural gas upstream and midstream industry and infrastructure.
- In-depth knowledge of Asian and US petrochemical industries.
- Deep understanding of refinery and petrochemical economics and their impact on feedstocks and co-products.
- Experience with price setting mechanisms and derivatives markets in a trading environment.
- Ability to translate market mechanics into quantitative supply/demand models.
- Experience with connecting to data APIs and using data scraping techniques.
- Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail.
- Strong coding and database skills.
- Good command of MS Office, especially Excel.
- Ability to dissect, structure, and solve complex tasks.
- Fluency in English; Chinese is an advantage.
- Ability to work under pressure and in volatile market conditions.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
Join a team of dedicated professionals who thrive on challenges and are passionate about the energy markets. At Axpo Group, we foster a collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas are valued. Be part of our mission to drive the future of energy trading through innovative analysis and strategic insights.