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 and serve as its senior subject matter expert and 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. It works with Vortexa’s global energy and shipping analysts to expand timely, actionable analysis of LNG and shipping markets, including cross-barrel analysis, and partners with product and data science teams to shape platform improvements and new features. The role also supports the commercial team in demonstrating value to customers and prospects through analysis, customer presentations, and industry representation.

The Head of LNG Analysis owns the global research strategy and coverage roadmap; leads, mentors, and develops the LNG team; and directs research into global trade flows, shipping dynamics, supply and demand, liquefaction and regasification capacity, policy, and price drivers. The role develops LNG and natural gas coverage, reports, products, and content; directs forecasting models; and partners with data scientists to improve predictive capabilities. It also works with commercial leadership and product, data, and engineering teams to strengthen Vortexa’s LNG offering and analytics platform, while leading thought leadership and representing Vortexa at customer meetings, webinars, conferences, and other LNG industry events. The position requires deep, hands-on experience analyzing LNG and natural gas markets.

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 passion for innovation in energy analytics.

Nice To Haves

• 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, research priorities, and coverage roadmap in line with customer needs and commercial goals.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the LNG team; set objectives, review output, shape team structure and regional coverage, and lead hiring as the team grows.
• Champion analytical rigour and consistent house views across LNG content.
• Set and lead research into global LNG markets, including trade flows, shipping dynamics, supply-demand fundamentals, liquefaction and regasification capacity, policy impacts, and 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 Vortexa market data and views at senior customer meetings, webinars, and conferences, and represent the company at LNG-related events.
• Act as a source of LNG market insight for media organisations.
• Partner with commercial leadership to grow Vortexa’s LNG business, demonstrate the value of its LNG offering, and support strategic customers with specific market analysis.
• Direct development of models forecasting LNG supply, demand, and trade flows; collaborate with data scientists to enhance predictive capabilities using historical and real-time data.
• Represent LNG priorities to data, engineering, and product teams, helping improve the accuracy and relevance of the analytics platform, data quality, and new features.
• Lead LNG thought leadership by authoring and overseeing blog posts, whitepapers, and updates on market trends and developments.

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, celebrating creative thinking and getting things done.
• 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