Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

About us

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Market Strategist to join our dynamic Gas & Power Trading team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for translating data into actionable insights that directly influence trading strategies across North American natural gas hubs.

This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a deep understanding of U.S. natural gas fundamentals, and is passionate about energy markets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast U.S. natural gas supply/demand balances, storage trends, pipeline flows, and regional price dynamics.

• Collaborate with the Fundamentals Modeling & Innovation team to develop and maintain models/visuals for short- and long-term market outlooks.

• Track regulatory, weather, and infrastructure developments that impact market behavior.

• Deliver timely, data-backed insights to the trading and origination teams in support of commercial decisions.

• Present findings to senior leadership and contribute to strategy discussions.

Essential Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree - Science, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field.  Equivalent experience also considered.

• Strong grasp of U.S. natural gas market fundamentals (e.g., Henry Hub, regional basis markets, LNG exports, pipeline constraints).

• Proficiency in data tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Strong mathematical, statistical and modeling skills

• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex data into clear, actionable insight

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Relevant experience working as a Market Analyst or economist.

• Strong analytical thinker able to organize large amounts of information in systematic ways and identify key issues and their implications.

• Strong track record of analytical skills and insights

• Ability to transcend details to see patterns and the “big picture.”

• Previous experience modelling North American regional gas markets a plus

Why join bp

At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Continued Learning, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data Management, Data Sourcing, Data visualization and interpretation, Dialogue enablement, Exposure Management, Machine Learning (ML), Macroeconomics, Market analysis methods, Market Risk Management, Statistics, Trade execution and management, Trading Fundamentals, Sentiment and Trends, Trading knowledge

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.