Market Analyst

Full-time
Houston, TX

We're looking for a Market Analyst to own and deliver daily benchmark creation for specific markets within a quality-controlled way and inline with GX methodology.

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date posted
December 18, 2024

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 a Market Analyst to own and deliver daily benchmark creation for specific markets within a quality-controlled way and inline with GX methodology.

About the role:

  • Participate and ensure GX Data supports the global energy transition
  • Produce daily benchmarks for assigned markets
  • Develop/maintain dialogue with traders/brokers and other relevant markets
  • Support the Sales team to “socialise” GX Data in the Market and encourage its adoption/utilization

About you:

  • You have an interest in commodities, energy and/or financial markets or previous work and/or study experience
  • Your accuracy and attention to detail are exceptional
  • You will have a high level of numerical ability
  • You have a proficiency working in Excel
  • Some coding skills ability – python ideal
  • Naturally curious and solution driven
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present and articulate a topic clearly

You offer:

  • A relevant degree /level of study demonstrating this numerical ability, high attention to detail and proficiency in excel
  • You can demonstrate clearly your interest within the energy sector
  • The ability to continue to learn and commitment
  • A confidence and ease with your communication and presenting style
  • An understanding and interest in GX and it’s mission

Opportunities for development include:

  • Expertise in commodity markets, towards gaining subject-matter expertise and “thought leadership” credentials within those markets
  • Play a bigger role in ensuringGX 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

We offer:

  • This position is full-time office-based role (with the option to work from home on Fridays)
  • Competitive base salary
  • Private healthcare and dental support
  • 401k plan
  • Mentoring support
  • 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 and you have a real interest or passion in what we are doing

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.

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