Global Investment Research, Commodities Research Associate, Refined Oil Products

Goldman Sachs • Houston, TX

225d

About The Position

The Macro Research team focuses on the intersection between economics and financial markets across a wide class of assets including equities, fixed income/credit, currencies, and commodities. Associate in the Commodities research team within GIR's Macro Research group working to provide forecasts/outlook for refined oil products prices, supply, and demand. Research, model, and write reports on oil market dynamics and developments with a particular focus on refined oil products trends and oil products investment and hedging strategy. Build supply and demand balances for refined oil products through 2030. Build out and maintain forecasting models. Convey analysis and market views to sales and trading desks, and clients (both investors and corporates). Initiate and execute original research.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (Master's preferred) in economics, engineering, or computer science.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in oil and refined products research.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background.
• Enthusiastic researcher/model builder.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and adapt to a dynamic and changing organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience contributing towards research with economic analysis of oil and refined oil product markets.
• 1+ years Python, Julia, or R experience.
• Experience monitoring market developments and writing daily market commentary.
• Experience applying economic theory to commodity markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide forecasts/outlook for refined oil products prices, supply, and demand.
• Research, model, and write reports on oil market dynamics and developments.
• Focus on refined oil products trends and oil products investment and hedging strategy.
• Build supply and demand balances for refined oil products through 2030.
• Build out and maintain forecasting models.
• Convey analysis and market views to sales and trading desks, and clients.
• Initiate and execute original research.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree