NextDecade · 6 days ago
Analyst, Market - Commercial
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNextDecade Corporation is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. They are seeking a Market Analyst / Commercial Analyst to support commercial and strategic decision-making across LNG, power, natural gas, shipping, and emissions markets, providing market intelligence and analytical support to optimize portfolio performance and identify emerging opportunities.
EnergyIndustrialNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze global and regional market fundamentals across LNG, US gas, US power, shipping, and emissions
Track supply -demand balances; infrastructure developments and regulatory changes
Build and maintain models for pipeline flows, demand/supply balances, price forecasting and scenario planning
Be able to reconcile the market analysis and various reports from different sources such as WoodMac, Platts etc. to form internal view to guide origination, trading and project development activities
Provide analytical support to trading desks and commercial teams for deal evaluation, hedging strategies, and asset optimization. Analyze price spreads, arbitrage opportunities, and trading signals across commodities and geographies
Integrate third-party data sources and APIs to enrich internal analytics; Leverage tools such as Python to automate workflows and enhance efficiency
Track emissions pricing mechanisms and regulatory frameworks
Create executive summary materials and presentations
Prepare market reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior leadership
Communicate complex market dynamics in a clear and actionable manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related field
3+ years of experience in energy markets, trading analytics, or market research, 5+ years of experience is a plus
Strong understanding of LNG, gas, power, shipping and emission markets and key drivers that impact market imbalances and price dynamics
Proficiency in data analysis tools Excel/VBA, Python, SQL and capability to collect, analyze, explain and visualize the data
Knowledge in various econometric forecast models such as ARIMA, GARCH, ECM and structural model etc
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Knowledge in commercial tools such as Aurora and GPCM or other similar tools is a plus
Experience with Marketview, Bloomberg, or similar platforms is a plus
Company
NextDecade
NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.76BKey Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M
Leadership Team
T
Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
James MacTaggart
Chief Marketing Officer
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