Trading Analyst

Job description:

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Trading Analyst to be based in our Houston office, supporting the Atlantic Marketing & Trading (M&T) team.

In this role, you will deliver high‑quality market and price analysis to inform commercial decision‑making across crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, demonstrating strong commercial and market acumen.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead the development, enhancement, and application of analytical tools and frameworks to assess supply and demand dynamics, market pricing, physical flows, and crude/feedstock economics.

- Develop and maintain price mandates for physical and internal pricing applications, and support the development of compliant and commercially robust transfer prices as required, in alignment with approved governance frameworks.

- Proactively monitor, synthesize, and interpret market news, data, and intelligence, translating information into clear insights and implications for trading, marketing, and portfolio outcomes.

- Deliver timely, well-reasoned analysis on ad hoc market events, disruptions, and emerging trends, applying judgment to inform risk assessment and opportunity identification.

- Prepare high-quality presentations, briefings, and written materials for internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, supporting informed and timely decision-making.

- Collaborate closely with Global Oil, Shipping, and Portfolio Analytics teams to enable cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis, including active participation in global forums and early-morning or evening calls with Singapore and Perth (roughly twice weekly).

- Support Woodside’s internal governance and reporting requirements, including performance and segment reporting, deal verification, and data quality assurance, with a strong focus on accuracy and integrity.

- Develop a deep understanding of Woodside’s commercial systems, data, and processes, and actively identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement and greater analytical efficiency.

- Contribute to the development and execution of Atlantic M&T’s commercial strategy by providing rigorous market insights, constructive challenge, and analytical leadership.

- Build and sustain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration, and professional credibility.

- Partner with producing assets and operations teams to support production optimization, anticipate and mitigate disruptions, and contribute to flow assurance outcomes.

- Demonstrate a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Environment (HSSE) by working in line with all applicable policies, procedures, and standards.

- Conduct all activities in accordance with Woodside’s Values, Code of Conduct, and expected standards of professional behavior.

Key Interactions

EXTERNAL

- Market data, pricing, and advisory providers – source and validate market and pricing inputs.

- External market analysts – test market views and monitor evolving fundamentals.

- Customers – support commercial discussions with market context, pricing logic, and price mandates (including transfer pricing where required).

INTERNAL

- Marketing Managers

- Scheduling & Operations

- Finance Treasury

- Legal

- Middle Office

Skills and Experience

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

- 5+ years’ experience in an energy or commodities trading environment.

- Strong understanding of physical and financial trading concepts and pricing structures.

- Solid expertise in crude oil and refined product markets.

- Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with large, complex data sets.

- Ability to work independently with sound judgment, while collaborating effectively across diverse teams.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, translating analysis into clear, actionable insights.

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience using ETRM system.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics) or equivalent professional experience.

Applications close at 11:59pm CST on

May 15, 2026.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.

We offer:

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching

- Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)

- Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment

- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.

- Community volunteering opportunities

- Relocation assistance (if required)

- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.