Market Strategist, Gas and Power

Job description

Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Supply & Trading Group Job Description: 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. Key Responsibilities Monitor and forecast U.S. regional 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 education, experience and requirements Bachelor’s Degree - Science, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related discipline. Equivalent experience also considered Strong grasp of U.S. natural gas market fundamentals (e.g., regional basis markets, pipeline constraints, LNG exports, Henry Hub). 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 Criteria Senior to seasoned professional with specific 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 US Northeast or West regional gas markets a plus 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, Continuous 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, Sentiment and Trends, Statistics, Trade execution and management, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge . Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, 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.