Market Strategist, Gas & Power

BP • Houston, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

About us Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company! About the role We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially driven Market Strategist to join our dynamic Gas & Power Trading team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for translating data into actionable insights that directly influence trading strategies across North American natural gas hubs. This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a deep understanding of U.S. natural gas fundamentals, and is passionate about energy markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree - Science, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or related field. Equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong grasp of U.S. natural gas market fundamentals (e.g., Henry Hub, regional basis markets, LNG exports, pipeline constraints).
• Proficiency in data tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, and visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong mathematical, statistical and modeling skills
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex data into clear, actionable insight

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience working as a Market Analyst or economist.
• Strong analytical thinker able to organize large amounts of information in systematic ways and identify key issues and their implications.
• Strong track record of analytical skills and insights
• Ability to transcend details to see patterns and the “big picture.”
• Previous experience modelling North American regional gas markets a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor and forecast U.S. natural gas supply/demand balances, storage trends, pipeline flows, and regional price dynamics.
• Collaborate with the Fundamentals Modeling & Innovation team to develop and maintain models/visuals for short- and long-term market outlooks.
• Track regulatory, weather, and infrastructure developments that impact market behavior.
• Deliver timely, data-backed insights to the trading and origination teams in support of commercial decisions.
• Present findings to senior leadership and contribute to strategy discussions.

Benefits

• At BP, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment.
• We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
• There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees