Oil Market Analyst (China focus) Singapore

Who We Are

FGE NexantECA is a global energy and chemicalsintelligence business, helping energy companies, traders, investors, andgovernments make better decisions in some of the world's most complex andfast-moving markets.

We combine deep market expertise with rigorousdata-driven analysis across oil, gas, LNG, chemicals, and the energytransition. Our clients range from major producers and utilities to tradinghouses and sovereign funds - and they rely on us to cut through noiseand give them a clear view of what's happening and what comesnext.

We're also in the middle of something genuinelyexciting. We're launching Lumen, a next-generationintelligence platform that moves us beyond static research towards somethingfaster, more connected, and more directly usable by clients. It's agood moment to join - and this role is part of that story.

The Role

We are looking for a driven individual to join our China Oil team,a crucial part of our broader Asia Oil team. You'll develop deep expertise inChina's refined product markets - covering refinery operations, product supplyand demand balances, trade flows, pricing, policy shifts, etc.

You'll work closely with specialists across the company,developing a deep understanding of China's energy sector and how broader marketforces shape domestic policy decisions, refinery operations, and demandresponses. Equally, you'll analyse how shifts within China ripple outward -influencing international product balances, crude trade flows, and regionalprice dynamics.

What You'll Do

Market Research, Analysis & Modelling

. Collect, clean, and analyse China data, running and refining ourin-house models as market conditions and policy landscape evolve.

. Develop new models where existing frameworks fall short ofcapturing emerging market dynamics.

. Translate data and supply/demand balances into clear,forward-looking insights and timely written analysis, contributing to bothregular publications and ad-hoc client work.

. Assess product trade flows and arbitrage dynamics to build andsustain a China forecast that feeds into our broader regional outlook.

Intelligence Gathering and Client Management

. Engage with trade contacts and industry sources to ground-truthofficial data and surface insights that quantitative analysis alone may miss.

. Deliver clear, actionable analysis on China oil marketdevelopments to clients, both in written form and during meetings and calls.

. Respond to ad hoc client queries on China-specific topics withwell-reasoned, evidence-based answers, drawing on the full depth of the team'scoverage.

. Build direct client relationships over time, including throughbusiness travel, to deliver broader market insights and deepen clientengagement.

Data & Tools

. Work with large, often imperfect datasets and bring structure andclarity to ambiguous situations

. Contribute to how analysis is integrated into Lumen as theplatform evolves

. Use AI and data tools where relevant to accelerate research andimprove how insight is communicated

What We're Looking For

We're open to candidates with up to 5 years of relevantexperience. Direct knowledge and experience on China's market is a strong plus.

We're particularly interested in people who:

. Are genuinely curious about refined product markets, tradeeconomics, and regional market structure

. Are highly numerate and comfortable working with large, complexdatasets that don't have clean answers

. Think critically about market balances, pricing, refinerybehaviour, and trade dynamics

. Communicate clearly - in writing, in charts, and inconversation

. Are comfortable managing multiple tasks in a deadline-drivenenvironment

. Are eager to learn, develop, and take on increasing ownership overtime

. Have started exploring how AI and modern data tools can supportanalytical work - or are keen to

Technically, advanced Excel with strong modellingaptitude is essential. Python or SQL is a meaningful plus. We're alsointerested in candidates who are actively exploring how AI and LLM tools canaccelerate research, structure insight, and improve how analysis getscommunicated - this is becoming a genuine part of how we work. Fluency inEnglish is required Chinese reading and speaking at business levelproficiency is required.