At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop analytics for crude oil and refined products, driving market insights.
- Company: Join Petroineos, a top player in energy trading and refining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical, gym membership, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of oil analytics and influence global trading strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in analytics, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of oil markets.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Department: Analysis
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting To: SVP, Low Carbon Solutions and Refined Products / Chief Commercial Officer
Description
Who We Are
Petroineos Trading Limited comprises trading and refining joint ventures between PetroChina International (London) Company Limited and INEOS. Established in 2011, Petroineos is one of Europe’s leading integrated energy trading companies, with activities spanning crude oil, refined products, logistics and downstream supply.
PetroChina International is the international trading arm of PetroChina Company Ltd the publicly listed subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Corporation “CNPC”, one of the world’s largest global integrated energy and commodity trading companies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Beijing, PetroChina International operates across 20+ countries, with key trading hubs in London, Houston and Singapore. The Company’s trading activities encompass more than 100 kinds of products across global energy and commodity market.
As our trading activities continue to evolve, analytics has become an increasingly important differentiator, helping the business translate market intelligence, data and insight into informed commercial decisions and competitive advantage.
Who You Are / Your Next Challenge
To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced analytics leader to join as our Head of Analytics, Oil, responsible for shaping and developing our Crude Oil and Refined Products analytics capability. This is a senior front-office leadership role based in our London, Charing Cross office, with significant accountability for market intelligence, forecasting, strategic market direction and commercial insight across the global oil value chain.
Leading a team of up to 6 analysts covering global crude oil and refined products markets, you will be responsible for developing analytical capability, strengthening commercial engagement with the trading business and ensuring market intelligence remains aligned to the organisation's strategic objectives.
This role will report into the SVP, Low Carbon Solutions and Refined Products / Chief Commercial Officer and offers a unique opportunity to influence both short-term trading performance and longer-term strategic growth ambitions, combining leadership of the Oil Analytics function with responsibility for market outlook development, macroeconomic strategy, forecasting capability and analytical excellence across the organisation.
Current State of Play
Analytics is already recognised as a key contributor to commercial decision-making across both Petroineos and PetroChina International's global trading activities, providing market intelligence and strategic insight across Oil and Low Carbon Solutions.
Vision for 2026 and Beyond
Our ambition is to build a market-leading analytics capability that combines deep fundamental expertise, quantitative modelling, advanced data analytics and AI-enabled solutions to drive competitive advantage across global commodity markets.
As Head of Analytics, Oil, you will play a central role in delivering this vision by strengthening our analytical frameworks, enhancing forecasting capability, developing future analytical talent and ensuring analytics remains fully integrated with trading, optimisation, business development and investment activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Oil Analytics Function - Lead and develop the Crude Oil & Refined Products Analytics function, managing a team of analysts and fostering a high-performance analytical culture.
- Lead Market & Macro Strategy - Develop long-term market outlooks, forecasts and strategic market views across global crude oil and refined products markets.
- Lead Business Development & Origination Support - Support Trading, Origination and Business Development activities through market intelligence, scenario analysis and commercial recommendations.
- Drive Cross-Commodity & Global Alignment - Drive collaboration and alignment across regional teams and stakeholders in London, Lavera and Beijing, ensuring consistency of market views and analytical output.
- Champion Analytics, Technology & AI Adoption - Work closely with Quantitative Analytics, Data Analytics and Advanced Modelling teams to enhance forecasting capability, analytical frameworks and the practical application of data, technology and AI solutions across the Oil Analytics function.
What we’re looking for / Skills that will help you in the role
- Significant experience in a senior analytics, research, market intelligence or commercial strategy role ideally within a trading house, oil major, energy or commodity markets.
- Deep expertise across global Crude Oil and Refined Products markets is essential, including supply-demand fundamentals, trade flows, pricing mechanisms and refining economics.
- Proven leadership experience managing, coaching and developing high-performing analytical teams.
- Strong understanding of physical commodity trading, optimisation, market risk and the role analytics plays in driving commercial performance.
- Demonstrated ability to influence trading decisions, market strategy and business growth through data-driven insight and market intelligence.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Experience collaborating with quantitative, modelling and data analytics teams to enhance forecasting capability and analytical effectiveness.
- Commercially minded, intellectually curious and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, highly dynamic trading environment.
- Resilient, highly accountable and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive trading environment.
- Strong problem‑solving capability, with the drive to see issues through to resolution in a 24/7 operational context.
- Previous experience in roles with material responsibility for revenue generation and P&L impact.
What you get in return
This role offers a highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Insurance coverage
- Private Medical (for self and family)
- Travel (for self and family)
- Dental (for self)
- Life Assurance
- Gym membership
- Pension contributory by Company
- Up to 25 days holiday allowance per annum rising after service (in addition to bank holidays)
- Discretionary performance related bonus and more.
Start Date: ASAP
Head of Analytics, Oil (Crude Oil & Refined Products) in London employer: PetroChina International (Netherlands) Company B.V.
At Petroineos, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a contributory pension scheme, and generous annual leave, ensuring our team members are well-supported both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values compliance and sustainability while providing opportunities for meaningful contributions to the energy sector.
Contact Details:
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