Total recrute un stratège en études de marché, gaz américain, Etats-Unis
Job Description
- Develop and maintain models to analyze US gas market prices and fundamental data (supply, demand, storage, weather impact…) and stay up to date on market structure in terms of companies, infrastructure and regulations
- In collaboration with IT and data scientists within the team, develop and maintain analytical tools and processes to improve and automate data gathering and analysis. Monitor availability of new data sources and tools to expand the current reach of US gas analytics.
- Develop and maintain predictive forecasting models using quantitative and qualitative methods. Monitor the driving forces on the markets, apply economics concepts to forecasts and price determination mechanisms and be the main point of contact for all questions and topics US gas market-related on the trade floor
- Maintain an understanding of the trading desks business models and stay up to date regarding their trading positions in order to develop a market view and produce trading recommendations, risk management advisories and price forecasts
- Lead discussions with trading desks and/or senior management.
- Collaborate with the power, regional gas and LNG analysts to build cross-commodity analytics and forecasts and with quantitative analysts and data scientists within the team to leverage advanced analytical techniques
- Carry ad hoc analysis and projects in support of traders and senior management
- Provide written reports to global TGP trading desks and senior management, as well as to Paris headquarters, affiliates and market partners; create and update presentations on market-related topics
- Ensure analytical support to Paris headquarters (Strategy, E&P, Business Development, etc) on market-related issues.
- Help in the training of junior market analysts.
Context and environment
Total Gas and Power is the trading arm of Total in the field of low carbon energies (mainly gas, LNG and power). As such it operates in fast-evolving market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation and evolution. Uncertainties specific to the trading environment (volatility of prices, supply & demand mismatches) are coupled with those coming from the broader energy sector (climate change policies, changes in the energy mix, developments of new energy sources, etc). In such context Trading helps to ensure growth and profitability to a key segment of the business in order to reach the objective of Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Candidate profile
- Postgraduate degree in Economics, Business, Mathematics or Engineering, or undergraduate degree in these fields with equivalent experience;
- Excellent modelling and analytical skills with strong attention to detail demonstrated by at least 3-4 years of experience in an analytical or quantitative function;
- Knowledge of the US gas market, US gas infrastructure and physical natural gas flows. Understanding of the US gas production economics and dynamics;
- Working experience within a trading environment is required;
- Programming skills (SQL/R/Python), as well as familiarity with visualization frameworks (Tableau/PowerBI/etc.), are strongly preferred;
- High level proficiency of French language preferred;
- The position requires autonomy, objectivity, innovation, to be resourceful and well organized;
- The ideal candidate should be able to explain complex issues and present them in a clear and concise manner.
- Some travel to Geneva and/or Paris may be required.
- Please accept this meeting invitation. If you have not used TEAMS before I would recommend downloading it beforehand and testing the system to ensure the video and audio capabilities are functioning.
- Only candidates allowed to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Metier
Strategy Economics
Employment type
Regular position
Experience level required
Minimum 3 years, Minimum 6 years
Employer company
TOTAL GAS & POWER NORTH AMERICA INC
Branch
Gas Renewables And Power
About us / company profile
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.