Pricing Director (Oil Products/Energy Transition)

Pricing Director/Senior Analyst (Oil Products / Energy Transition)

Location: Houston 

Full-time

Introduction

General Index (GX) is a commodity benchmark provider based on data not journalism. We produce over 3,000 daily energy prices (in crude oil & refined products, biofuels, hydrogen and carbon markets) which are calculated algorithmically using detailed methodologies from thousands of trades collated from 170 data partners, meaning they are robust, consistent and compliant with IOSCO and FCA requirements. 

Backed at Series A by Chalfen Ventures and 20VC (Harry Stebbings), GX has an experienced team with proven leadership –as well as a rapidly growing customer and partner base – including ExxonMobil, Bloomberg, Shell, Mattel, TotalEnergies, Snowflake, BP, BeZero and ICE.

With offices in London, Krakow, Houston and Singapore, GX continues to build our team and we are now looking for a Senior Analyst/Pricing Director to deliver and develop automated processes (wherever possible) for daily prices and help strengthen commodity products indexation in the America’s. 

About the role:

·      Take accountability for the quality of data produced. 

·      Build on the indexes already launched over the last three years and help support the development of new indexes for the future. 

·      Produce daily benchmarks for assigned markets as needed.

·      Establish the rules for the calculation engine with human involvement on an exception basis. 

·      Develop/maintain dialogue with traders/brokers and other relevant markets.

·      Support the Sales team to “socialise” GX Data in the Market and encourage its adoption/utilization. 

·      Support and develop junior members of the team. 

·      Act as one of the senior “faces” of General Index to the commodity markets 

·      Work with the broader GX team to develop price assessments in other markets 

·      Support the regional development of General Index across all elements of the business.

Opportunity to develop:

·      Build expertise and recognition in relevant markets, and develop that subject-matter expertise and “thought leadership” credentials within those markets

·      Play a bigger role in ensuring GX data supports the global energy transition

·      Develop/strengthen managerial, leadership and global business skills to drive forward the GX mission to make energy benchmark creation truly “tech native”

·      Play a role in the wider mission of encouraging the market to adopt GX benchmarks

About you and what you offer GX:

·      You have established yourself within the oil or associated markets within a price reporting agency or benchmark provider. 

·      A detailed understanding of the commodity pricing and associated pricing methodologies

·      An established network of market contacts

·      Knowledge of oil trading, risk management and the financial instruments used to manage risk

·      Strong interpersonal skills 

·      Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail

·      Some coding skills ability – python ideal 

·      Naturally curious and solution driven

·      Strong communication skills                

We offer: 

·      This position is full-time office-based role (with the option to work from home on Fridays)

·      Competitive base salary

·      Private healthcare and Dental support 

·      401k plan

·      Mentoring support

·      Structured development, with a track record of internal promotions.

·      Regular off sites and team socials, with a positive and high-energy culture.

Don't meet all the requirements? At GX we believe that professional development happens through teaching and learning from your peers and managers. Even if you’re uncertain about whether you have the experience we’re looking for, please apply if this position. 

A diversity of identity, perspective, and experience makes us stronger. We welcome you to apply to GX regardless of your background, age, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.