Main purpose

The Quantitative Gas Analyst will sit at the intersection of trading, data science, and market research, providing rigorous quantitative analysis to support gas trading decisions. The role involves building and maintaining pricing models, developing analytical tools, and generating actionable insights from large and complex datasets. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, risk managers, and commercial teams to enhance the analytical framework underpinning Trafigura's gas trading activities.

Key responsibilities

Modelling & Analytics

Develop, maintain, and improve quantitative models for natural gas and LNG pricing, spread analysis, and market dynamics.

Build and enhance fundamental supply/demand models for key gas markets (Europe, Asia, Americas).

Construct statistical and econometric models to identify trading signals and market inefficiencies.

Develop tools for scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and stress testing of gas positions.

Market Research & Intelligence

Monitor and analyse global gas and LNG market developments, including supply/demand balances, storage levels, weather impacts, and geopolitical factors.

Produce regular market reports and ad hoc analysis for traders and senior management.

Track and interpret macroeconomic and energy policy developments relevant to gas markets.

Data & Systems

Source, clean, and manage large datasets from internal and external data providers (e.g., Platts, ICIS, Bloomberg, EIA, GIE).

Automate data pipelines and reporting workflows using Python, SQL, or similar tools.

Collaborate with technology teams to integrate analytical outputs into trading systems and dashboards/

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with gas traders to understand commercial needs and translate them into quantitative frameworks.

Present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Support the risk management team with exposure analysis and mark-to-market reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline — Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or Computer Science

• 2–5 years of experience in a quantitative or analytical role within energy markets, commodities, or financial services

• Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and/or R for data analysis and modelling

• Solid understanding of natural gas or LNG market fundamentals

• Experience with statistical modelling, time series analysis, and regression techniques

• Proficiency in SQL and working with large datasets

• Strong communication skills — ability to present complex analysis clearly and concisely

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with machine learning techniques applied to energy or commodity markets

• Familiarity with gas trading instruments (physical, futures, options, swaps)

• Knowledge of European or Asian gas market structures and pricing benchmarks (TTF, NBP, JKM, Henry Hub)

• Experience with Bloomberg, Platts, or ICIS data platforms

• Exposure to risk management frameworks (VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis)

Attributes for success

• Analytical rigour and attention to detail

• Commercial awareness and curiosity about energy markets

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced trading environment

• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills

• Proactive, self-motivated, and intellectually curious

Department overview

The Analysis team at Trafigura provides independent, data-driven research and quantitative insight to support trading and commercial decision-making across the business. Embedded within the broader trading organisation, the team combines deep commodity expertise with advanced analytical capabilities to deliver market intelligence, fundamental modelling, and strategic research. The Quantitative Gas Analyst will sit within this team, focusing specifically on natural gas and LNG markets and contributing to the team's growing quantitative and data science capabilities.

Main Relationships

Internal

• Analysis Team colleagues — day-to-day collaboration on research methodology, model development, and shared analytical frameworks

• Gas & Power Traders — primary commercial stakeholder; regular interaction on market views, pricing support, and ad hoc analysis

• Risk Management — coordination on exposure analysis, model outputs, and stress testing

• Technology & Data Engineering — collaboration on data pipelines, tooling, and system integration

External

• Market data providers (e.g., Platts, ICIS, Bloomberg, EIA)

• Industry bodies and research organisations for market intelligence and benchmarking

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.