Analyst, Market - CommercialNextDecade • Houston, TX, US

Analyst, Market - Commercial

NextDecade • Houston, TX, US

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Job Description

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Market Analyst / Commercial Analyst to support commercial and strategic decision-making across LNG, power, natural gas, shipping, and emissions markets. This role will be instrumental in providing market intelligence, trading insights, and analytical support to optimize portfolio performance, marketing strategies and hedging strategies and identify emerging opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor and analyze global and regional market fundamentals across LNG, US gas, US power, shipping, and emissions
Track supply -demand balances; infrastructure developments and regulatory changes
Build and maintain models for pipeline flows, demand / supply balances, price forecasting and scenario planning
Be able to reconcile the market analysis and various reports from different sources such as WoodMac, Platts etc. to form internal view to guide origination, trading and project development activities
Provide analytical support to trading desks and commercial teams for deal evaluation, hedging strategies, and asset optimization. Analyze price spreads, arbitrage opportunities, and trading signals across commodities and geographies
Integrate third-party data sources and APIs to enrich internal analytics; Leverage tools such as Python to automate workflows and enhance efficiency
Track emissions pricing mechanisms and regulatory frameworks
Create executive summary materials and presentations
Prepare market reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
Communicate complex market dynamics in a clear and actionable manner.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related field.

3+ years of experience in energy markets, trading analytics, or market research, 5+ years of experience is a plus

Strong understanding of LNG, gas, power, shipping and emission markets and key drivers that impact market imbalances and price dynamics

Proficiency in data analysis tools Excel / VBA, Python, SQL and capability to collect, analyze, explain and visualize the data

Knowledge in various econometric forecast models such as ARIMA, GARCH, ECM and structural model etc.

Knowledge in commercial tools such as Aurora and GPCM or other similar tools is a plus

Experience with Marketview, Bloomberg, or similar platforms is a plus

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers / fax, filing cabinets, etc. This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and / or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Ability to move throughout all areas of each office / site location and facilities.

Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@next-decade.com.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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