Trading Analyst

Woodside Energy Ltd • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Trading Analyst to be based in our Houston office, supporting the Atlantic Marketing & Trading (M&T) team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality market and price analysis to inform commercial decision-making across crude oil, natural gas, and refined products, demonstrating strong commercial and market acumen.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in an energy or commodities trading environment.
• Strong understanding of physical and financial trading concepts and pricing structures.
• Solid expertise in crude oil and refined product markets.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with large, complex data sets.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, while collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, translating analysis into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with experience using ETRM system.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics) or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, enhancement, and application of analytical tools and frameworks to assess supply and demand dynamics, market pricing, physical flows, and crude/feedstock economics.
• Develop and maintain price mandates for physical and internal pricing applications, and support the development of compliant and commercially robust transfer prices as required, in alignment with approved governance frameworks.
• Proactively monitor, synthesize, and interpret market news, data, and intelligence, translating information into clear insights and implications for trading, marketing, and portfolio outcomes.
• Deliver timely, well-reasoned analysis on ad hoc market events, disruptions, and emerging trends, applying judgment to inform risk assessment and opportunity identification.
• Prepare high-quality presentations, briefings, and written materials for internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, supporting informed and timely decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Global Oil, Shipping, and Portfolio Analytics teams to enable cross-commodity and cross-regional analysis, including active participation in global forums and early-morning or evening calls with Singapore and Perth (roughly twice weekly).
• Support Woodside’s internal governance and reporting requirements, including performance and segment reporting, deal verification, and data quality assurance, with a strong focus on accuracy and integrity.
• Develop a deep understanding of Woodside’s commercial systems, data, and processes, and actively identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement and greater analytical efficiency.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Atlantic M&T’s commercial strategy by providing rigorous market insights, constructive challenge, and analytical leadership.
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders through clear communication, collaboration, and professional credibility.
• Partner with producing assets and operations teams to support production optimization, anticipate and mitigate disruptions, and contribute to flow assurance outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Health, Safety, Sustainability, and Environment (HSSE) by working in line with all applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct all activities in accordance with Woodside’s Values, Code of Conduct, and expected standards of professional behavior.

Benefits

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• Industry-leading 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture.
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree