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About the Role

This senior front-office leadership role is responsible for shaping and developing the Crude Oil and Refined Products analytics capability. You will provide market intelligence, forecasting, strategic market direction, and commercial insight across the global oil value chain, acting as the primary analytical partner to Trading Managers, Originators, and senior leadership. You will lead a team of up to 6 analysts, strengthening commercial engagement and ensuring market intelligence aligns with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Crude Oil & Refined Products Analytics function, managing a team of analysts and fostering a high-performance analytical culture.
Develop long-term market outlooks, forecasts and strategic market views across global crude oil and refined products markets.
Lead macroeconomic analysis and market strategy, translating economic, geopolitical and market developments into actionable commercial insights.
Support Trading, Origination and Business Development activities through market intelligence, scenario analysis and commercial recommendations.
Drive collaboration and alignment across regional teams and stakeholders in London, Lavera and Beijing, ensuring consistency of market views and analytical output.
Work closely with Quantitative Analytics, Data Analytics and Advanced Modelling teams to enhance forecasting capability, analytical frameworks and the practical application of data, technology and AI solutions across the Oil Analytics function.

Requirements

Significant experience in a senior analytics, research, market intelligence or commercial strategy role ideally within a trading house, oil major, energy or commodity markets.
Deep expertise across global Crude Oil and Refined Products markets is essential, including supply-demand fundamentals, trade flows, pricing mechanisms and refining economics.
Proven leadership experience managing, coaching and developing high-performing analytical teams.
Strong understanding of physical commodity trading, optimisation, market risk and the role analytics plays in driving commercial performance.
Demonstrated ability to influence trading decisions, market strategy and business growth through data-driven insight and market intelligence.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable commercial recommendations.
Experience collaborating with quantitative, modelling and data analytics teams to enhance forecasting capability and analytical effectiveness.
Commercially minded, intellectually curious and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, highly dynamic trading environment.
Resilient, highly accountable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive trading environment.
Strong problem‑solving capability, with the drive to see issues through to resolution in a 24/7 operational context.
Previous experience in roles with material responsibility for revenue generation and P&L impact.
Must have built a reputation for combining strong fundamental analysis with commercial insight and the ability to influence decision-making at a senior level.

Skills

Analytics
Market Intelligence
Commercial Strategy
Crude Oil Markets
Refined Products Markets
Supply-Demand Fundamentals
Trade Flows
Pricing Mechanisms
Refining Economics
Leadership
Team Management
Coaching
Developing Analytical Teams
Physical Commodity Trading
Optimisation
Market Risk
Data-Driven Insight
Problem-Solving
Communication
Quantitative Analytics
Data Analytics
Advanced Modelling
Forecasting
AI Solutions

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid (4 days in office / 1 day from home)

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

Insurance coverage
Private Medical (for self and family)
Travel (for self and family)
Dental (for self)
Life Assurance
Gym membership
Pension contributory by Company
Up to 25 days holiday allowance per annum rising after service (in addition to bank holidays)
Discretionary performance related bonus

About the Company

Petroineos Trading Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS.
Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe’s leading integrated energy trading companies, with activities spanning crude oil, refined products, logistics and downstream supply.
PetroChina International is the international trading arm of PetroChina Company Ltd the publicly listed subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation “CNPC”, one of the world’s largest global integrated energy and commodity trading companies.
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Beijing, PetroChina International operates across 20+ countries, with key trading hubs in London, Houston and Singapore.
The Company’s trading activities encompass more than 100 kinds of products across global energy and commodity market.
Through merger, acquisition, investment and equity participation, several business centres have been formed and integrated with storage facilities, refining capabilities, oil tanks and terminals as well as transportation capabilities in global main energy producing areas.
All these investments provide strong support for the steady development of the Company’s international businesses.
Together, Petroineos and PetroChina International success is built upon deep market expertise, strong commercial relationships and the ability to identify and capture value across complex global supply chains.
Analytics has become an increasingly important differentiator, helping the business translate market intelligence, data and insight into informed commercial decisions and competitive advantage.