We are looking for an experienced energy analyst with a strong track record of market reporting in crude oil and refined products, along with a keen interest in the news and events that drive energy prices.
Reporting to the Dubai-based Global Head of Oil, the day-to-day role will involve analytical reports and breaking news for crude oil and oil products markets, along with developing our energy price assessments by contributing to daily price reporting.
The initial workload will be focused on contributing to the launch of Americas oil assessments. Once a suite of assessments is built out, we expect the role to involve 20% price reporting with the remaining time spent developing sources and building exceptional content for Quantum's client base.
International travel and attendance at industry conferences will be required.
Training/guidance will be provided for aspects of your role.
Responsibilities
Assess benchmark oil prices and contribute to price discovery through developing and engaging contacts in relevant energy markets
Produce analytical articles that explain the fundamentals behind daily and longer-term oil price movements
A minimum of two years' experience in energy or related commodity markets
Strong content-writing skills and an ability to file timely and precise copy
Awareness of price discovery and assessing physical spot markets
Knowledge of derivatives markets including futures and OTC swaps
A strong team player who enjoys working on collaborative content with colleagues
A self-starter who works well under pressure and can meet targets, particularly end-day price assessment deadlines
Fluent in English while a second language would be a bonus, in particular Portuguese or Spanish
What we offer
The opportunity to join a fast-growing company at an early stage of our development
A workspace where your thoughts and experience are valued, and the flexibility to shape your own role
Competitive salary
Participation in the company share option scheme
Health insurance, dental and vision plans
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible working
Generous holiday allowance and exchange policy
About Quantum
Established in 2021, Quantum Commodity Intelligence is the world's first price reporting agency dedicated to providing commodity market intelligence for energy transition and carbon markets.
London-headquartered, but with registered offices in Dubai, Houston, and Singapore, the company provides commodity benchmarks for carbon offsets, crude and oil products, biofuels, and environmental certificates as well as ammonia.
In addition to its benchmark pricing, QCI offers clients access to real-time, market moving news and data.
Bootstrapped and profitable since inception, the company raised $16.3 million in growth capital in July 2024 to broaden its suite of price assessments and commodity intelligence offering. The investment from US-based VC firm Elephant represented a minority stake in the business.
Its clients include energy majors, law firms, consultants, governments as well as of low-carbon commodities who use QCI proprietary price assessments and intelligence to better manage risk.
Nearly 40,000 industry professionals have accessed QCI services since October 2021 and the company has clients located in more than 100 countries.