Job description:
Position: Market Analyst, NGLs
Location: Houston, TX
RBN is a leading energy analytics company based in Houston, best known for its rock-music themed Daily Energy Post, a blog that goes deep into energy markets. Our business also includes reports, webcasts, conferences, and consulting services covering crude oil, natural gas, NGL, refined products, and renewable energy markets. Our customers include traders, investors, utilities, energy companies, and energy consumers.
Purpose
RBN Energy is seeking an NGLs Market Analyst to join our Houston team. The position will involve analyzing energy market data, staying abreast of important market changes, and writing commentary (blogs and reports). The analysis will primarily focus on domestic NGL markets, but may also be involved in other energy commodities, including refined products, NGL natural gas, and renewables. In addition to analysis, the individual must be able to develop and maintain rapport with key contacts (producers, end-users, midstream companies, traders, and other participants) to understand important market developments.
The ideal candidate is personable and a team player, innately curious, with the ability to discern what’s really going on in markets, and able to become a subject matter expert. We are looking for someone with experience in data and market analysis including but not limited to NGLs. The NGL Market Analyst will apply and develop skills in data analysis and presentation, market commentary, and editorials - all in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the RBN consulting and analytics teams to understand and forecast market trends
- Building and maintaining NGL analytics to support oil-focused reporting
- Running and maintaining the domestic NGL models including upstream production and downstream demand
- Communicating findings and analysis both internally and externally, including conferences and consulting presentations
- Writing market commentary and blogs adhering to strict deadlines
- Developing rapport with key contacts and liaising with industry stakeholders (traders, brokers, and other participants) to understand market trends
- Optimizing and streamlining data analysis and processes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with crude oil markets a plus
- Willingness to learn new markets and modeling systems
- Self-motivated, able to use initiative, and equipped with an inquisitive nature
- Ability to think analytically and solve problems independently
- Skill with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in an analytical or research role
- Ability to handle multiple tasks on a tight deadline
- Commitment to the highest level of accuracy and clarity
- Willingness to team up with others, using strong collaborative and problem-solving abilities
- Articulate reporting and writing skills
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, a plus if in business, finance, economics, engineering or related field
- Aptitude for BI analysis software (Power BI, Tableau, ClicData, etc…) a plus
- Experience with Python, R, or SQL a plus
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. for any U.S. employer
Growth Opportunities
- Gain a deeper understanding of energy markets from experienced colleagues
- Expand your network with exposure RBN’s wide audience
- Contribute to published reports, blogs, and presentations that will influence industry discourse
- Design and improve processes that will impact the company and its messaging
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Group medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid long term disability and life insurance plan
- Group 401(k) plan
