LPG Market Analyst

This key front office role involves working with the different trading desks to collate and analyse market information and work closely with the Traders-to form trading strategy. The goal of the Analytics team is to identify changes in supply and demand fundamentals and communicate the likely impact on price action to the trading desks in a timely fashion. The analysts are primarily concerned with the provision of short term analysis to the Trading Benches. Sitting alongside the Traders on the relevant bench, they are expected to respond to requests for market analysis. You will be responsible for producing clear reports and market analysis.

To be successful for this role you will need experience in Market Analytics and Fundamentals analysis. In addition the following would be useful:

•A broad level of knowledge of  financial and commodity markets

• Understanding of commodities price  theory including fundamental drivers for supply, demand, trade flows and prices  and their mutual interaction

• Be able to think creatively about the best approach for testing a hypothesis and solving a problem using relevant training and literature to help develop insights

• Developed numerical and statistical  analysis skills including familiarity with time  series analysis packages

• Has an understanding of current market trends, with specific focus on their  Trading Book. Is able to readily apply this  knowledge to form a view on relevant and interesting commercial insights for the business

• Strong interpersonal and facilitation  skills that enable regular communication in  the appropriate style for a multinational and  multicultural audience

• Is a keen team member with a strong appreciation for the benefits of effective collaboration within the Analytics  community and wider organisation

• Is a reliable and efficient member of  the team that is keen to take accountability  for specific projects and ensure they are  executed to a high standard

• Is a self motivated and driven person  with a desire to work in a market leading analytics service

 

July 25, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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