Associate: Global Research, Commodity Analyst

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This job is responsible for analyzing supply, demand, inventories, and prices in global oil and gas markets. Key responsibilities include monitoring and working with macro and micro statistical data linked to energy to build models that can help forecast prices for a broad array of energy related commodities, developing narratives connected to the analysis, providing trading ideas, and communicating recommendations to institutional clients. Job expectations include prior industry knowledge and providing judgment based on research findings to team members. The candidate will: Contribute to regular publications by researching key issues on energy/commodity markets. Contribute to our commodities price forecasting effort through econometric modelling of commodity markets. Interact with a broad array of internal sales and trading desks, as well as with external corporate and investor clients. Monitor and analyze ongoing developments in the commodity markets. Qualifications/skills Three to five years of experience at an investment bank, institutional investor, or energy trading house Postgraduate degree in economics, econometrics, statistics, or finance (MA/PhD), with an excellent academic record. Strong quantitative skills, coupled with sound knowledge of applied econometric techniques and the ability to work with large datasets. Thorough knowledge of microeconomics, financial economics and financial derivatives, with a special focus on price theory. Some background in macroeconomics, particularly business cycle theory, and financial portfolio theory would be an advantage. Strong interest in commodity and financial markets are a must. Advanced software skills in both MS Office and one or more applied statistical packages (EViews, STATA). Very good presentation skills, able to present thoughts clearly and succinctly. Fluent in English. Command of other languages would be an advantage, but not essential. Teamwork-oriented, able to work under pressure. Excellent writing skills. Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week:  40 Pay Transparency details US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100) Pay and benefits information Pay range $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary