Director - Americas Natural Gas Research & Analysis

Job Description:

About the Role:

As Director - Americas Natural Gas Research & Analysis, you will develop natural gas research and analysis, specifically for the North American & Latin American markets. You will also create & maintain OPIS' natural gas services. You will report to the VP of Energy Markets within OPIS.

About the Team:

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

You Will:

• Direct the research and fundamental analysis of North American natural gas markets, including supply, demand, storage, pipeline flows, LNG, weather impacts, and regulatory developments

• Conduct primary research on the state of Latin America natural gas markets and create country specific market models

• Develop point balances for the gas trading hubs across the United States and Canada

• Direct the building of databases of natural gas infrastructure such as gas processing facilities and pipeline capacities

• Maintain short- and long-term price forecasts and scenario models

• Provide regular and ad hoc market commentary, dashboards, and reports to internal stakeholders and clients

• Collaborate with the Head of NGLs to develop points of view on the NGL content within the gas producing regions

• Lead the design and preparation of content delivery tools that enhance client experience

• Oversee the preparation of content, analytical tools, and processes; become the primary interface for clients with the systems development for the upcoming services

• Support preparation of content that positions the service with oil/gas producers, midstream companies, petrochemical manufacturers, and downstream consumers

• Support and use intra-company expertise and content to support the services

You Have:

• 10+ years' relevant experience -OR- PhD/Post-Doctorate study (can be considered if <10 years' industry experience obtained)

• Knowledge of the natural gas value chain and ability to quickly gain an applied understanding of market dynamics

• Direct experience operating and manipulating gas market models

• Experience modeling gas processing unit operation, LNG liquefaction plants, and pipeline flow

• Advanced Python competency and data analysis, modeling, and visualization experience

• Experience manipulating and analyzing data with the use of databases, process documentation, and business intelligence applications

• Experience with RBAC

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, Business, Finance/Accounting, Information Systems Management, Data Science, Relevant Discipline -OR- Equivalent Work Experience

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area:

Dow Jones - OPIS - CMA

Job Category:

Data Analytics/Warehousing & Business Intelligence

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Pay Range: $165,000 - $205,000

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce..