We are looking for an experienced commodity markets professional to work in a fast-growing global team of leading renewable fuels market reporters and analysts.
Reporting to the Editorial Director of Renewable Fuels, the role involves managing the Asia-Pacific market reporting team of 2 people, news-editing their copy, writing news and features, occasional market reporting, client engagement and developing new products and services to better help our clients manage risk.
Your ideas to enhance our coverage will be encouraged, and we offer a work environment where your thoughts and experience will directly contribute to how we grow the business.
Managing the news file will take up about 40% of your working day and assisting the team with market coverage another 10%. The remainder of the role will be focused on client engagement and working with other regional leaders to ensure our news, price assessment offering and research are best in class.
Most importantly though, we are looking for the right person and so will be happy to tailor the role to the person’s strengths where possible.
An interest in energy markets and energy transition policy is essential while a second language would be a bonus.
The location is hybrid, but the role will be based in our Singapore office between Tuesday and Thursday.
International travel and attendance at industry conferences will be required.
Training/guidance will be provided for aspects of your role.
Responsibilities
- Alongside other regional leaders, take responsibility for the daily delivery of our global suite of renewable fuel price assessments, news and market commentary output
- Liaise with renewable fuel market sources, predominantly in the Asia-Pacific region, to expand and refine our suite of assessments
- Identify stories and trends for our daily newsletter
- Ensure news articles and market commentaries are written in Quantum’s concise but value-added style
- Ensure deliverables to Quantum’s research service are met
- Maintain and help build the company network of contacts
- Attend and report from industry conferences internationally
Experience and competencies
- An interest in commodity markets and breaking news
- At least one year of management experience
- Very strong writing skills
- Good mathematical skills and experience with spreadsheets
- Awareness of price discovery in opaque markets and what it entails
- The ability to juggle several tasks at once
- A hands-on attitude and a hunger to work as part of a team
- Proven experience as a self-starter who works well under pressure
What we offer
- The opportunity to join a fast-growing company at an early stage of our development
- A workspace where your thoughts and experience are valued, and the flexibility to shape your own role
- Competitive salary
- Participation in the company share option scheme
- Gym membership
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance and exchange policy
