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Macquarie Group

Senior US Crude Analyst

Houston, TX

We are looking to hire an experienced senior crude analyst to take over coverage of the Americas crude oil markets.

We are looking to hire an experienced senior crude analyst to take over coverage of the Americas crude oil markets. This role will be responsible for providing fundamental market analysis in support of our rapidly growing Americas crude oil trading desk based in Houston. The role will be positioned with our Macquarie Commodities Trading division, and reporting to our Global Crude Oil Trading Desk Head.

You will be developing detailed crude oil supply and demand models, tracking global crude oil flows, following key oil market geopolitical, and economic developments, and data-mining energy statistics from government and industry sources. You should be able to adjust your analysis to keep pace with the rapidly changing market conditions. You should also be able to discuss potential changes in the market, the impact this will have on supply and demand models and engage in proactive discussions on potential trading opportunities with the trading team.

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Your key areas of responsibility will include:

  • Leveraging the data and technical tools at Macquarie to improve our research in commodity market fundamentals and identify possible trading opportunities.
  • Maintaining, updating, and improving trading and analysis tools
  • Performing ad hoc analysis/research for all traders on desk
  • Supporting the trading team to ensure traded risk is properly reflected in position and scenario analyses
  • Mentoring and supervising other analysts on the team
  • Developing risk taking skills

You will need to bring the following skills and experience:

  • 3+ years' relevant commodities experience in a trading or market research
  • degree in finance, economics, math, engineering, or sciences
  • demonstrated consistent success in:
    • working closely within a team environment
    • highly driven and self-starting
    • handling high pressure situations
  • excellent analytical, numerical reasoning, written and verbal communication skills
  • entrepreneurial and creative in your approach to problem solving
  • experience working with large quantities of data both in Excel as well as familiarity with database systems such as SQL
  • technically skilled in Excel, and programming experience will also be essential

For more information, visit www.macquarie.com/careers

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets provides clients with an integrated, end-to-end offering across global markets including equities, fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: macquarie-CGM-974030
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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