Commodities Research

Join as a US Upstream Oil Market Strategist, reporting to the Head of Global Oil Research. 

J.P. Morgan is looking for a highly motivated individual who values collegial teamwork and a dedication to excellence to join the Oil team in the Global Commodities Research. This is a client facing role and requires some regional and international travel, as well as frequent interaction with the sales and trading teams across the globe. 

Day-to-day responsibilities include modeling of US upstream supply and US balances, processing and providing analytical assessment of market events, data flow, and news primarily focused on the US . Additionally, integration of the US supply  and balance with the global crude model will be a primary role to develop a market view that is objective, integrated and data-driven. 

Job responsibilities:

• Modeling US Upstream supply and US oil balances
• Build new analytical frameworks (supply/demand, econometric, etc.) where necessary and maintain/update/improve the existing frameworks
• Follow sector topics related to supply: corporate strategies, business environment, M&A deals, play economics and government energy policy
• Share analysis through written research
• Work collaboratively with other members of the energy and commodities research team to prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly flagship publications and other ad hoc research reports
• Regularly present published views to internal and external stakeholders
• Able to respond rapidly to market events and news
• Capable of thinking out-of-the-box in suggesting research projects, and be independent in your work on near- to medium-term ideas.
• The candidate should be prepared to work flexible hours around the times of publication
• Added knowledge in the global gas and coal markets is a plus. 

Required qualification, capabilities, and skills:

• Demonstrate 2-5 years of work experience analyzing supply and demand balances for the US oil market at an energy/industrial company or research organization.
• Applicants should have at least have an undergraduate degree, preferably in engineering, geosciences, economics, mathematics or finance.
• Advanced analytical skills. Python or other coding skills is an advantage.
• Excellent writing (in English) and communication skills are essential. Ability to put together impactful analysis, often working to tight deadlines. 
• Ability to tailor research views to specific audiences (external clients, traders, salespeople, government officials).
• Willingness to a reasonable amount of travel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment and with ambiguity.