Head of LNG Analysis

Vortexa • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

Vortexa is seeking an accomplished LNG market expert to lead its global LNG analysis. The Head of LNG Analysis will be the company’s senior subject matter expert on LNG and its most senior public representative for LNG market views. The role sets the direction for global LNG research, leads the LNG team, and owns the quality and relevance of LNG insights.

The role collaborates with Vortexa’s global energy and shipping analysts to expand timely, actionable analysis of LNG and shipping markets and broader cross-barrel analysis. It also works closely with product and data science teams to identify and prioritise product improvements, define user requirements, and interpret new requests. Analysis supports the commercial team in demonstrating value to customers and prospects; the role creates content, presents to customers, and represents Vortexa at industry events.

The Head of LNG Analysis owns research strategy and priorities, leads and develops the LNG team, directs research on global LNG market developments, and grows Vortexa’s LNG and natural gas coverage. The role also directs forecasting and modelling of LNG supply, demand, and trade flows; supports improvements to the analytics platform; and leads LNG thought leadership through blogs, whitepapers, and market updates.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in LNG market research and analysis, gained at a trading house, utility, producer, consultancy, price reporting agency, or data provider.
• Proven experience leading and developing a team of analysts.
• Deep expertise in LNG and natural gas market fundamentals, including shipping, contracting, pricing, and regional gas markets.
• An established industry network and recognised credibility with LNG market participants and media.
• Outstanding communication skills and confidence presenting complex insights to senior customers and large audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, finance, or engineering.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for innovation in energy analytics.

Nice To Haves

• A postgraduate qualification.
• Experience building or scaling an analytics team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and experience with data visualisation tools.
• Familiarity with ship-tracking, satellite-derived, or other alternative commodity datasets.

Responsibilities

• Own Vortexa’s global LNG analysis strategy, setting research priorities and the coverage roadmap in line with customer needs and commercial goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the LNG team by setting objectives, reviewing output, and building a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Shape team structure and regional and time-zone coverage, and lead hiring as the team grows.
• Champion analytical rigour and consistent house views across LNG content.
• Set and lead research on global LNG trade flows, shipping dynamics, supply-demand fundamentals, liquefaction and regasification capacity, policy impacts, and other price drivers.
• Use Vortexa’s platform and data sources to develop actionable customer insights.
• Expand LNG and natural gas market coverage by launching reports, products, and content.
• Present market data and views at senior customer meetings, webinars, and conferences.
• Serve as a source for media organisations seeking Vortexa’s LNG market insights.
• Partner with commercial leadership to grow Vortexa’s LNG business, demonstrate the value of its LNG offering, and support strategic customers with specific LNG market analysis.
• Direct development of models forecasting LNG supply, demand, and trade flows, collaborating with data scientists to improve predictive capabilities using historical and real-time data.
• Represent the senior LNG perspective to data, engineering, and product teams, helping prioritise improvements to the accuracy and relevance of Vortexa’s LNG analytics platform, data quality, and features.
• Lead LNG thought leadership by authoring and overseeing blog posts, whitepapers, and updates on market trends and developments.
• Represent Vortexa at LNG-related events.

Benefits

• Stock options in a fast-growing, high-potential business.
• A vibrant and diverse workplace.
• An open, collaborative, and supportive working culture built on merit that celebrates creative thinking and getting things done.
• The opportunity to work with AI-driven technology in a scale-up environment with commodity trading experts.
• 401k with up to 2% contributions matched by Vortexa.
• Private health insurance offered via Blue Cross Shield.
• Dental and vision cover offered via Guardian.
• Global Volunteering Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior