Oil Demand Analyst – a Global Energy Research Firm recruitment
Role Purpose
The Oil Demand Analyst will be part of The Client’s oil demand analysis team, which sets the analytical message and methodology for the research business, providing demand forecasts for a number of The Client’s services and consulting projects. The focus of activities will be to research petroleum demand at main product and sector levels primarily for Asia Pacific and, ideally, supporting the analysis of other related geographies of such as the Middle East.
The successful candidate will work in a small global team analysing oil product demand, forecasting both short and long term trends, occasionally supporting consultancy assignments. The role offers the opportunity for an individual to develop forecasting techniques and knowledge through interactions with demand analysts in other regions, while working closely with The Client downstream research team in Singapore for an integrated analysis of product markets in Asia Pacific countries.
In line with The Client’s position as an integrated energy research/consulting firm, developing views on alternative technologies and consequent demand responses will be important, as well as the impact of environmental legislation on oil demand.
Main Responsibilities
- Focus primarily on Asia, and ideally also take a leading role in analysis of the broader regions of developing economies
- Identify and analyse the necessary data for short and long term forecasts of oil product demand
- Work closely with The Client’s economists, and energy, oil and downstream analysts to develop an integrated energy view, and provide expert and appropriate oil demand input into a range of research products, focussing on Asia
- Deliver written material for monthly reports on short term oil demand trends, and regional/country outlooks for the long term. Write Insight reports on demand or related market issues.
- Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding Asian demand forecasts
- Present the demand outlook to clients and prospects in meetings and via web-calls
- Support development and enhancement of models for oil product demand for a variety of end uses, including optimisation of the company’s proprietary database
- Contribute to the development of the integrated downstream product suite to enhance the delivery and coverage of the existing products
- Provide analytical input to consulting mandates in conjunction with the consulting team
Key Competencies
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and writing skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and Access databases, along with an ability to work within tight deadlines
- A good understanding of quantitative methods and their application, preferably with experience of demand modelling
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to communicate key oil demand concepts and trends (both internally and externally)
- The ability to work as part of a team involving multiple locations and time zones. The successful candidate will be willing to travel to The Client and client offices
- A commitment to excellence in order to meet high quality standards expected internally and externally
Knowledge Skills Experience
- Degree in Economics, Statistics, Political Science or other relevant discipline.
- A good knowledge of the status of petroleum demand in Asia, and a strong capability to identify key drivers (such as macroeconomic indicators, industrial/consumer activities, domestic fuel prices, vehicle fuel efficiency gains, and related policies/regulations)
- Significant experience as a planner or economist in the petroleum or an oil-user industry would be a particular advantage.
- Strong writing ability in English is essential; Chinese language skills would be a strong advantage.
Interested candidates should send their CV in English to Alvin Wee using the "Apply Now" button below.