Chicago, IL

An energy trading and marketing firm in Chicago is searching for an experienced Energy Commercial Analyst to join its Commercial Operations / Front Office team, which supports oil, gas, power, and environmental products trading. This team develops commercial trading views and structures longer-term trading transactions. The position analyzes market data, models physical assets and complex structured transactions, and optimizes trading strategies through hedging and risk management.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze energy market trends, prices, and supply/demand dynamics. Based on market data, provide insights and recommendations to support trading decisions. Develop and maintain market models and forecasting tools.
  • Deal Structure: Partner with energy physical trading and origination to develop and model complex deal structures, including cash flow analysis.
  • Optimization: Partner with key internal stakeholders to identify optimization opportunities and hedging/risk mitigation strategies.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. (Advanced degree is preferred.)
  • 2+ years of experience in fundamental analysis, structuring, or quantitative analysis supporting energy trading (oil, natural gas, power, solar, carbon emissions, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of physical energy markets (oil, electricity, natural gas, or oil, etc.).
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (Excel, SQL, Python, R, etc.).
  • Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

 

Employees work three days in the Chicago office and two remotely. Submit resume to chynes@salthillgroup.com.