Head of Meteorology - North America Commodities, Director

We are seeking a Head of Meteorology to join our Commodities team in Houston. In this crucial role, you will leverage your expertise in atmospheric data analysis and weather forecasting to provide specialized, high-accuracy short-to-long-range forecasts for key energy commodities and regions. You will directly support trading decisions by identifying weather-driven risks and opportunities, utilizing advanced data modeling techniques, and quantifying the financial impact of weather events on supply chains, renewable generation, and demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze atmospheric data to forecast weather impacts on energy (power, natural gas), guiding trading decisions.
• Market Analysis & Forecasting: Generate specialized, high-accuracy short-to-long-range forecasts for specific regions and commodities (e.g., Gas/Henry Hub and basis locations, Power/ERCOT, PJM, and New England).
• Trading Support: Work directly with traders to identify weather-driven risks and opportunities, providing daily briefings.
• Data Modeling: Utilize, interpret, and manage ensemble weather models, teleconnections, and third-party weather data platforms.
• Risk Management: Quantify the financial impact of potential weather events on supply chains, renewable generation, or demand.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manages all business Data Science initiatives including business process reengineering that will enable the achievement of strategies and initiatives that increase revenues, reduce costs and/or improve the customer and business partner experience.
• Directly controls budget, policy formulation and planning.
• Acts a key contributor to future strategy of Data Quality initiatives.
• Manages a variety of broad based and complex issues requiring conceptual analysis.
• Applies in-depth industry knowledge; Applies broad and comprehensive understanding in multiple functional areas as well as underlying business principles.
• Develops strategic plans for the function.
• Understands how own function integrates within the overall organization to contribute to achieving business objectives; requires a good working knowledge of the industry.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources.
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.
• Other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience
• Experience with defining and implementing data science programs
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts and experience

Education:

• Key requirements include a degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science, proficiency in ensemble modeling, and strong communication skills to translate complex forecasts into actionable trading insights
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Data Science

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Houston Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$200,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Mar 23, 2026

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