Bunker Analyst - Marine Fuel

As a Marine Fuels Analyst in the Bunker Trading team, you will play a crucial role in supporting trading and purchasing operations by providing insights, performance analysis, supply-demand modeling, and risk evaluations. Your expertise will be instrumental in enhancing decision-making, optimizing procurement strategies, and improving profitability in marine fuels trading. - **Data Analysis & Reporting:** - Analyze trading performance, supplier pricing, and purchase trends across different regions. - Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools for the procurement and trading teams. - Track market movements to support real-time trading decisions. - **Market Intelligence:** - Monitor marine fuel markets and compile supply-demand intelligence for key ports. - Track crude oil supply-demand by analyzing national stockpiles and cargo movements. - Support risk assessment models by considering geopolitical, logistics, and pricing developments. - **Procurement Optimization:** - Evaluate and benchmark suppliers based on price, reliability, credit terms, and delivery performance. - Recommend procurement strategies by utilizing forecast models and cost-benefit analysis. - **Contract & Commercial Analysis:** - Review and analyze marine fuel contracts, spot deals, and term arrangements. - Assist in standardizing commercial terms and monitoring compliance. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Maritime Studies, or a related field. **Experience Required:** - 2-5 years" experience in a business analyst or commercial support role, preferably in marine fuels, energy trading, or shipping. **Skills Needed:** - Proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau, Canva, and other reporting tools. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment. **Knowledge Preferred:** - Experience with bunker pricing tools and indices like MOPS, Argus, and Platts. - Strong understanding of marine fuels, bunker markets, and global shipping dynamics. - Exposure to credit, contract negotiations, and commercial acumen in the marine fuels industry.,