General Index (GX) is a commodity benchmark provider based on data not journalism. We produce ~4,000 daily energy prices (in crude oil & refined products, biofuels, hydrogen and carbon markets) which are calculated algorithmically using detailed methodologies from thousands of trades collated from 190+ data partners, meaning they are robust, consistent and compliant with IOSCO and FCA requirements.
Backed at Series A by Chalfen Ventures and 20VC (Harry Stebbings), GX has an experienced team with proven leadership – as well as a rapidly growing customer and partner base – including ExxonMobil, Bloomberg, Shell, Mattel, TotalEnergies, Snowflake, BP, BeZero and ICE.
With offices in London, Krakow, Houston and Singapore, GX continues to build our team and we are now looking for an Energy Analyst to develop your expertise around commodity trading and price assessments and support the team to enable prices and benchmark creation in line with the company methodology.
About the role:
- Learn or build on their knowledge around the basics of commodity trading and the price assessment process
- Develop your expertise in energy markets, towards gaining “thought leadership” credentials within those markets
- Play a role in ensuring GX data supports the global energy transition
- Develop/strengthen programming skills to drive forward the GX mission to make energy benchmark creation truly “tech native”
- Play a role in the wider mission of encouraging the market to adopt GX benchmarks
- Taking on primary responsibility for daily benchmark creation for specific markets, ensuring quality control of the calculations and ensure these are in line with official methodology
- Be committed to and comfortable building external engagement through:
- developing/maintaining dialogue with traders and brokers in the relevant markets, ensuring GX methodology remains relevant and data quality is assured
- engaging with market participants to collect price-moving market intelligence
- working with the Sales team to “socialise” GX data in the market and encourage its adoption/utilisation
- Identifying new markets for GX entry, and if approved, driving forward the development and socialisation of benchmarks in these new markets
- Generating written analytical content on ad-hoc basis
About you:
- Relevant degree/qualification that demonstrates experience and learning suitable for this role
- Demonstrable interest or previous experience in commodities, energy or financial markets
- High level of numerical ability
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficient working with Excel
- Python/similar coding skills
You offer:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Naturally curious and solution-driven
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present as needed in a clear and articulate way
Opportunities for development include:
- Expand any commodity trading knowledge you may have
- Work closely with a team of energy pricing experts
- Build on important skill sets such as project management and presenting
- Be a part of a rapidly growing business that is reshaping the way pricing data is shared and used
We offer:
- Office in Singapore.
- Competitive base salary
- Private healthcare
- Mentoring support (as needed)
- Structured development, with a track record of internal promotions
- Regular off sites and team socials, with a positive and high-energy culture
Don't meet all the requirements? At GX we believe that professional development happens through teaching and learning from your peers and managers. Even if you’re uncertain about whether you have the experience we’re looking for, please apply if this position sparks your curiosity.
A diversity of identity, perspective, and experience makes us stronger. We welcome you to apply to GX regardless of your background, age, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.
