Job Details
Insight Global is looking for a market pricing associate reporter in Houston, Texas for one of our top financial services clients. The associate with be responsible for working with analysts and traders to report on market assessments, write market commentaries, report on oil and gas market news, and engage with the industry.
The Associate Editor for Americas Oil Markets is a market reporter and analyst who takes responsibility for day-to-day reporting on oil markets in the Americas.
Essential Skills:
Experience of relevant reporting or analytical experience (new graduates will be considered
with appropriate skills training)
Strong mathematical skills
Strong writing skills
Ability to perform well with tight deadlines
Accountabilities:
Assess markets: The market reporter in this position assesses the value of oil markets, accurately and fully in line with our rigorous and well-known methodology. The market reporter will survey market participants throughout the day; publish price updates through the day, especially all information that might be used in assessing value; run an intensive one-hour or so window period from at the end of the assessment day; demonstrate a thorough understanding of Platts' methodology; be rigorous when using mathematics and excel spreadsheets; demonstrate ability to do a full set of assessments without the aid of a spreadsheet; and ensure our methodology for market is up to date.