Analyst/Senior Analyst, Market Research

The LNG Market Research Analyst will report to the Director of Global LNG Market Fundamentals and will be responsible for analyzing global industry trends with a focus on international markets. The Analyst will be responsible for helping the LNG Strategy team develop scenario analyses and forecasts and provide insights to support the commercial group and Cheniere’s activities in general.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- Assess gas market balances and develop LNG demand forecasts for specific countries and regions.

- Contribute to building Cheniere’s overall market views and developing market narrative.

- Monitor regional industry developments, including factors related to supply and demand, economic indicators, regulatory developments, and price movements.

- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and business units to capture market information and support research and planning objectives.

- Support the Origination group and other functional groups such as Investor Relations by providing up to date information about the LNG market and its players.

- Apply qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data, formulate reports and identify market trends.

- Gather data and maintain databases related to the international LNG markets and LNG business.

- Prepare analytical briefs and curate presentation materials for dissemination and / or inclusion in quarterly disclosures.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge:

- The candidate should have a general understanding of the global natural gas market and the global LNG market and trade patterns.

- Knowledge of key drivers that impact regional gas market balances, including pricing dynamics.

- Knowledge of the industry’s competitive landscape, major LNG players and their portfolios.

- Knowledge of business and economic principles.

Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI desired. Understanding Python a plus.

Skills:

- Strong Excel modeling skills and exceptional communication skills.

- Possess the ability to conduct timely ad hoc research to support commercial decision-making as well as progress long-term research, develop models, and/or generate reports.

- Strong critical thinking and brainstorming abilities

- Organized and able to manage multiple activities and programs timely and with a high degree of accuracy.

- Detail oriented and effective time management and organizational skills.

- Must be resourceful, focused and a self-starter with a proven ability to gather, synthesize, analyze and disseminate information.

Must have advanced computer knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Power Point), and the ability to learn new software or applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in economics, Political Science, Library Sciences or related field is required.

Experience: Must have relevant years of experience in the energy industry, specifically related to natural gas and LNG markets.

- Analyst – minimum of two (2+) years of experience - Senior Analyst – minimum of five (5+) years of experience

DIRECT REPORTS

None

FREEDOM TO ACT

Ability to multi-task and function in a highly dynamic atmosphere; must exercise discretion independently.

WORK CONDITIONS

- Job is performed in a typical office environment, but is subject to time pressures and constraints, and is often dependent on input from others.

- Occasionally, work may be performed from home, after normal work hours or on weekends.

- May be required to work overtime.

Required to travel as business conditions dictate.

ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.