Junior Market Data Analyst

Job highlights

Full time

Houston, Texas, USA

Market Data

Job ID

R200001400

Closing date

27/02/2026

Last Updated

29/01/2026

Glencore, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland is one of the world's leading integrated producers and marketers of commodities that industries around the world need. Glencore has worldwide activities in the production, sourcing, processing, refining, transporting, storage, financing and supply of metals and minerals, energy products, and agricultural products. We strive to be a reliable and competitive partner in the markets in which we serve and to support our customers and suppliers at each stage of their expansion and development.

Glencore Ltd, a US-based branch of Glencore AG, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore International AG, where it employees approximately 300 people.

Junior Market Data Analyst (Houston, TX)

The Role

As a member of our global data operations team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of market data while gaining invaluable insights into commodities pricing. You will produce and leverage business intelligence to monitor and control data operations, ensuring that we meet our high standards for data services.

Key Responsibilities

Streamline data collection and analyze processes related to commodities making insights easily accessible.

Develop and maintain reference data and metadata, including terminology and valid data values.

Implement data management protocols tailored to the commodities market.

Maintain a comprehensive business glossary documenting essential business rules and quality guidelines related to commodities trading.

Manage the data lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and accuracy within the commodities context.

Identify and resolve issues related to market data, specifically within the commodities sector.

Act as the Data Steward for commodities pricing, sharing knowledge and insights across the organization.

Develop, automate, and manage new data pipelines in to feed multiple CTRMs.

Collaborate with the global Market Data teams to develop strategic solutions and support global operations.

Work closely with our global Risk Management team.

Ad hoc duties that may arise, providing exposure to many aspects of commodities data management.

Key Skills and Experience

A degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Strong listening skills to effectively understand the needs of internal clients.

Good in numerical analysis and ability to understand complex data models.

A flexible mindset with willingness to work across multiple time zones.

Methodical and organized; the ability to create documentation and code.

Clear communication and relationship building skills.

Self-motivated and eager to develop and maintain reference data and a business glossary specific to commodities for consistency.

Awareness of data management principles bonus to be familiar with Commodities trading and market data.

Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and workflow management tools (e.g. Apache Airflow) are a plus.

Basic knowledge of Python and SQL are a plus.

An interest in the commodities trading industry is highly desirable.