SynMax
Utilizing AI and satellite imagery, SynMax’s tools, Hyperion, Theia, and Leviaton, provide unrivaled insights.
Senior Natural Gas Analyst
Location
Texas
Posted
30 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree4 yrs expEnglishPythonSQL
Job Description
• 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.
Job 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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