Head of Energy Demand

at  Energy Aspects

DESCRIPTION

This role is accepting applicants who are based in or willing to relocate to where the role is
Energy Aspects currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Oil Demand Analyst / Head of Energy Demand to join our growing global fundamentals team. This is a fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Oil Analyst who is looking to make an invaluable contribution to the rapid growth story of a leading and highly regarded energy markets research consultancy.
This individual will play a key role in Energy Aspects oil demand analysis and forecasting process, working closely with analysts across the company to ensure that Energy Aspects oil balances reflect the latest market developments and expectations. Your responsibilities will include building forecasting models across the barrel for oil demand, carrying out a detailed analysis and communicating our views to clients.
For the right candidate this is an opportunity to step in to an expansive position, managing a team of energy analysts (globally) and holding responsibility for the company’s cross commodity medium term energy demand outlook.
At Energy Aspects our Analysts work across the full research lifecycle: from building and maintaining data models and monitoring market developments (e.g., refinery capacity additions and maintenance activity), through to writing concise analysis and responding to client requests. You will work closely with several senior analysts, collaborating closely to decipher different aspects of the global market as well as bring insight on developments in oil products markets and their relevance for global products trade.
Our Analysts are responsible for preparing or contributing to many of our publications, from regular reports to in-depth reports on themes. This involves carrying out a comprehensive analysis of relevant information and drawing out the most relevant trends. Our clients value our views and insights, so you will be helping to shape forward-looking views and not just historical analysis. You will be expected to consistently produce work at a high enough standard to send out to our demanding client base. We pride ourselves on the quality of our end-product and are meticulous about ensuring a high degree of accuracy across our services and you will need to share this commitment.
This position will require flexibility, and the drive to ensure we all fulfil our shared goals. All team members are encouraged to build their professional reputation within the industry and are supported by some of the most well-regarded energy sector commentators. You must be able to work independently, as well as be capable of planning and prioritising to achieve success. In exchange, we offer excellent remuneration, a high-performance culture, with challenging and exciting work.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Solid demonstrable experience analysing oil balances, including refined products and NGLs.
• Fundamental modelling experience (build and maintain complex refining models, work with statistical tools, regression modelling).
• Knowledge of global oil products markets and refining processes.
• Proficiency with MS Applications (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Experience in writing reports and conducting presentations.
• Experience in analysing the short- and medium-term oil liquids supply and demand balances.
• Attention to detail is a prerequisite for this role in both handling data and written English.
• The ability to meet deadlines and work effectively with others, including colleagues in different time zones, to deliver timely analysis will be critical.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Experience developing bottoms-up energy demand models across the commodity complex, including natural gas and power markets.
• Experience managing junior and entry-level analysts.
• Data analysis and coding skills, using languages like Python, SQL or similar, would be advantageous.

• Collaborating with the wider global team to ensure that EA reports meet our standards for quality, accuracy and depth of insight.
• Responsibility for running Energy Aspects oil (liquids) demand balancing models, including developing and maintain the methodology for oil demand forecasting.
• Managing a team of energy analysts and overseeing the development of Energy Aspects medium term energy demand forecasts.
• Assisting in the formulation of the EA view of the global liquids markets.
• Presenting EA’s views on oil markets to clients and prospects as well as contributing to our written monthly reports.
• Enabling the broader team to undertake more bespoke research for clients when required.