LNG Analyst

Job Description

• Provide daily and ad hoc quantitative analysis of global gas and LNG markets to support the LNG trading desk
• Perform pricing and valuation of LNG cargoes and LNG-to-gas positions across European gas hubs and regasification terminals
• Develop market views and identify profitable trading and hedging opportunities based on fundamental, quantitative, and market analysis
• Conduct financial, commercial, and statistical analyses to support trading decisions, portfolio optimization, and asset valuation
• Develop, maintain, and enhance gas and LNG portfolio models, including valuation, risk management, scenario analysis, and extrinsic value optimization
• Collaborate with traders and the internal analytics team to improve pricing models, forecasting methodologies, and decision-support tools
• Execute and book physical and financial gas/LNG trades in internal trading systems and external trading platforms, including paper and derivative positions where required
• Monitor market fundamentals, including supply-demand balances, shipping, storage, regasification capacity, weather impacts, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare regular market reports, pricing updates, and management presentations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy, or a related quantitative discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in LNG and natural gas market analysis, preferably supporting a trading environment
• Strong understanding of global LNG markets, European gas hubs (e.g., TTF, NBP), LNG pricing mechanisms, and regasification terminals
• Experience with LNG valuation, portfolio optimization, and risk management methodologies.
• Knowledge of gas and LNG derivatives, hedging strategies, and trading economics
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with Python, SQL, VBA, or other analytical tools is highly desirable
• Familiarity with ETRM systems and trade lifecycle management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses clearly to traders and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment and manage multiple priorities

Additional Information

• Competitive remuneration
• Working in a dynamic international team
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• Friendly and modern working environment