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Chevron · 3 days ago

Lead Commercial Analyst

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Chevron is seeking a Lead Commercial Analyst to support trading and commercial operations by analyzing market fundamentals and providing actionable insights. The role involves developing quantitative models, driving process improvements, and enhancing trading performance through advanced analytics and digital tools.

EnergyFossil FuelsGeothermal EnergyManufacturingNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain near‑term supply/demand fundamentals, produce market viewpoints and actionable trade recommendations in partnership with traders

Build and maintain models to evaluate long‑term transport and storage contracts; support strategy development and performance tracking for transportation and storage assets

Provide daily decision support for storage operations (spot injections/withdrawals) and manage forward delta‑hedging programs for storage and transport

Develop and maintain quantitative models and dashboards to forecast key market drivers, such as infrastructure, supply/demand balances, and production trends—leveraging advanced analytics and scenario planning

Identify and recommend trading opportunities using deterministic and stochastic modeling techniques, applying quantitative risk frameworks to guide decision-making

Pilot and integrate advanced digital tools including machine learning, predictive analytics, and real-time data feeds to enhance trading performance and uncover new opportunities

Conduct lookback performance reviews to assess forecast accuracy, market calls, and strategy effectiveness, driving continuous improvement

Drive tool/dataset development (dashboards, analytics automation) to improve decision quality and speed across the desk

Champion process improvements by partnering with internal teams to optimize digital workflows, reduce manual effort, and accelerate / enhance insight generation

Qualification

Natural gas market analysisQuantitative modelingData analyticsExcelPythonSQLVisualization toolsStakeholder managementProcess improvementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Applied Math, Data Science, or related field

Minimum of 3 years' experience in U.S. natural gas markets covering supply/demand fundamentals, pipeline capacity, basis markets, and storage/transport optimization

Strong commercial judgment, ability to translate analytics into trade‑relevant recommendations, and comfort operating in fast‑moving markets

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; proven collaboration with traders, schedulers, risk, and compliance

High ownership, integrity, and bias for action; ability to prioritize, adapt, and deliver results under time pressure

Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, global trading environment. Digital-first mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement