Analyst-Market Research

Primary Purpose:

Our goal is to be the premier fundamentals shop across the midstream space. This position will perform industry-leading fundamentals analysis of the oil, natural gas, NGL and “new energy” markets. Working alongside the commercial and business development teams, as well as with other members of the Market Intelligence & Fundamentals team, the candidate will assist in the development of an independent, holistic view of the North American energy space that is actionable to Tallgrass and Tallgrass’s clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative and qualitative supply, demand and price forecasts of the global and North American regional oil, natural gas, NGL and “new energy” markets.
• Deliver results to key stakeholders across the organization efficiently and succinctly. This could include written reporting and formal presentations.
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure that all results and conclusions influence Tallgrass and its clients from a strategic perspective.
• Work with traders to analyze market conditions, develop risk mitigation and marketing strategies, and support decisions that optimize revenue.
• The successful candidate will be comfortable creating, maintaining and analyzing a diverse set of large fundamentals-based data sets – including pipeline flows, prices, production data, infrastructure tracking, global and domestic demand, equity fundamentals and macroeconomic indicators.
• The successful candidate also has a passion for economics, is intellectually curious, and has a proven track record of being a team player.
• In coordination with key stakeholders, develop dashboards (PowerBI, Shiny, etc.) that accurately purvey top-of-mind data in a clear and concise manner.
• Utilize the latest AI tools to optimize workflow and analysis.
• Perform ad hoc research upon request.

• This role will report to the Director of Market Intelligence and Fundamentals

• Travel may be required.

• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 1+/5+ years of experience (Market Analyst/Senior Market Analyst, respectively) in the oil and gas fundamentals space – or similar experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Experience within a midstream/energy consulting firm, upstream E&P company, investment bank or energy trading firm a plus.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, SQL, PowerBI, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Coding skills (R/Python), power market experience, and financial analysis a plus.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues/problems.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Effectively communicate to team and management (both verbal and written) issues that relate to department goals and results.

• Must be able to work effectively with our team and related departments within the organization.

• Ability to build models, spreadsheets, and dashboard and to present that data and analytics in various ways.

• Ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, and complete duties and projects consistent to department objectives with minimal direct supervision.

• Ability to work in a regulated environment that includes handling of sensitive company and customer information.

• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.

• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.

• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.

• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• General office working conditions.

• Infrequent but occasional travel (sometimes overnight) across a reasonable geographic region may be required.

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Compensation:

• The annual salary range for this position will be $95,300-$105,700/yr.

Other Responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.