Argus Media Careers

     Biofuels Analysis Manager- Americas
(Commodity Market Data)

Location: Houston, US.

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs. Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media — the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets.

Our work is firmly focused on markets — their structure, logistics and economics. Argus Consulting Services draws on Argus’ key strengths — energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases — in order to deliver real client value.

Argus Consulting undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients, including governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, mid and downstream independents. Argus works across sectors including oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions

What we’re looking for

We are currently looking for a passionate, driven, and energetic Manager to support our biofuels research and analysis in the Argus Consulting practice.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process-oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their career in biofuels analysis and the broader energy economy.

You will work on a range of biofuels market research topics and will have the opportunity to take ownership of a strategic product in our portfolio of biofuels subscriptions, working alongside analysts in the team that will support data development, modelling, and analysis. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive. The opportunities for reward are excellent.

What will you be doing?

• Lead analysis on North and South American biofuels and bio feedstocks topics to provide input to Argus off-the-shelf biofuels analytical subscriptions. This will include a monthly short term forecast for North and South American biofuels markets and contributions to a quarterly long term research product covering global and regional biofuels markets.
• Coordinate analysis and the development of data sets and models to support short and long-term forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price and production costs for key biofuels and renewable fuels and feedstocks
• Support improvement work on global feedstock availability model, particularly with retrieving North and South American-specific data and helping calibrate the forecasts.
• Consolidate knowledge on regulations in the US, Canada, and Brazil impacting biofuels demand. This should lead to the development of an Americas regulation handbook/primer – a document explaining current and future regulation in detail and outlining the impact on biofuels demand and prices.
• Support bespoke Consulting projects with clients as a Subject Matter Advisor
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to sales, marketing and business development initiatives in the Americas region

Skills and Experience

• At least 7 years’ experience in energy and/or commodity industries operating in roles such as:
  • Analytical roles for a major energy company (i.e. market analysis, strategy & planning, performance reporting, etc.)
  • Energy research or data organisation
  • Management consulting
  • Energy analyst role in a financial services organisation

• At least 2 years’ experience with biofuels and/or relevant credits such as RINS or LCFS
• Educated to bachelor’s degree level from a leading university.
• Further education (e.g., Masters, MBA) a plus

• Highly numerate, with experience analysing large datasets with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of structuring and leading projects
• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of programming languages such as Python or R a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ biofuels research.

 What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary with bonus 
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working environment
• Group medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance plan
• Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
• 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Subsidized gym membership
• Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions 

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