Purpose of the Role
The Business Development Analyst (Gas and Power) will support the trading and business development teams by delivering timely, accurate, and actionable analysis of European gas and power markets. The role involves monitoring market fundamentals, building and maintaining analytical models, and providing data-driven insights to inform trading decisions. The analyst will also contribute to strategy development, risk assessment, and the identification of trading opportunities across the short-, medium-, and long-term horizons. This position plays a critical role in enhancing the commercial performance of the trading desk and ensuring the company remains competitive in dynamic energy markets.
Accountabilities/Key Result Areas
Market Analysis & Forecasting
* Monitor and analyse European gas and power market fundamentals (supply/demand, weather, storage, flows, outages, etc.).
* Develop and maintain forecasting models for prices, demand, and other key market indicators.
* Track regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on market dynamics.
Support for Trading Activities
* Provide real-time and strategic insights to traders to support trading decisions.
* Identify trading opportunities through fundamental and quantitative analysis.
* Participate in the development of trade ideas, risk assessment, and back-testing strategies.
Model Development & Data Management
* Build, update, and enhance analytical tools, dashboards, and models using Python, Excel, or other platforms.
* Ensure high-quality data management, validation, and integration of new data sources.
Reporting & Communication
* Produce regular and ad-hoc market reports, presentations, and scenario analyses for internal stakeholders. Communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Cross-functional Collaboration
* Work closely with traders, risk managers, originators, and IT/data teams to ensure alignment of analysis with business needs.
* Support the structuring and evaluation of physical and financial products.
Continuous Improvement
* Keep up to date with market trends, modelling techniques, and analytical tools.
* Proactively suggest improvements to analysis processes, tools, and methodologies.
Key Requirements
* 3-5 years of experience working as an analyst within the gas and power trading/business development context. Specific experience building a power and gas trading analytics platform.
* 15+ years in commodities markets
* Experience originating physical structure transactions in gas and oil
* Modelling knowledge for structuring and pricing
* Client Relationships
* Experience working with Orchestrade (ETRM)
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it
* into actionable insights.
* High level of accuracy in analysis and reporting; ability to spot inconsistencies or trends that may impact trading performance.
* Solid understanding of the energy markets and the commercial drivers behind trading decisions.
* Ability to take ownership of tasks, anticipate needs, and suggest improvements to models or processes.
* Able to present findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, often under time pressure.
* Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across functions
* Eagerness to stay current on market developments, regulatory changes, and modelling techniques.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
* Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and developing innovative solutions to support trading objectives.
* High ethical standards and a professional approach when handling sensitive commercial information.
* English, French and Spanish are required. Arabic would be a plus for negotiations with EMEA counterparties.
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