Senior Natural Gas Analyst
SynMax
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Build, maintain, and refine natural gas demand forecasting models incorporating weather, economic activity, industrial load, power generation, and LDC sendout data.
- Develop and manage storage models tracking injection/withdrawal dynamics, working gas inventories, and seasonal spread analysis across key hubs and regions.
- Monitor and interpret daily/weekly fundamentals including pipeline flows, production data, rig counts, LNG feedgas, and export/import volumes.
- Prepare and deliver market briefs, written commentary, and presentations to internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Engage directly with customers, trading counterparties, and industry contacts to gather market intelligence and communicate the firm’s market view.
- Collaborate with traders and risk managers to translate fundamental analysis into actionable trading strategies and position recommendations.
- Track regulatory and policy developments (FERC, state-level proceedings, emissions rules) that impact natural gas supply, demand, and pricing.
- Contribute to longer-term strategic analysis including supply-demand balances, infrastructure buildout scenarios, and energy transition impacts on gas markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative science discipline.
- 4–8+ years of experience in natural gas market analysis, energy trading support, or commodity research.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining demand forecasting and/or storage models from scratch.
- Strong proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of at least one programming/data tool (Python, R, SQL, or similar).
- Proven ability to communicate complex analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including customers and senior leadership.
- Direct experience interfacing with customers, counterparties, or external stakeholders in a commercial energy context.
- Deep understanding of North American natural gas fundamentals: supply basins, pipeline infrastructure, storage facilities, pricing hubs, and seasonal dynamics.
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working on or directly supporting a physical or financial natural gas trading desk is a plus.
- Familiarity with derivatives pricing, basis trading, spread structures, and risk management concepts is a plus.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Energy Management) is a plus.
- Experience with commercial data platforms (e.g., Platts, ICE, Bloomberg, Genscape/Wood Mackenzie, S&P Global) is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
- Access to the latest tools and technologies.
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Hard Skills & Tools
demand forecasting modelsstorage modelsdata analysisExcelPythonRSQLmarket analysiscommodity researchenergy trading support
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationself-starter mentalityindependent workmanaging competing prioritiespresentation skillscustomer engagementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree