Sr. Crude Strategist

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Job Summary

ConocoPhillips is hiring a Senior Crude Strategist specializing in global crude oil analytics with an emphasis on advanced quantitative modeling and data science. This role integrates deep crude fundamentals with machine learning, time-series methods, and systematic/CTA modeling to support trading, optimization, and strategic commercial decisions.

Position Overview

Your responsibilities may include:

Market Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of global crude markets, focusing on supply and demand dynamics, global trade flows/arbitrage and refinery economics
• Monitor key market indicators such as production levels, demand trends, geopolitical developments, and weather patterns to forecast market movements
• Build and enhance fair value models for futures, timespreads, and other derivative products, integrating both fundamental and technical market factors
• Build ML/AI forecasting models using advanced python libraries
• Create statistical and factor-based trading signals:
• Z-scored market structure metrics
• Regime classification models
• CTA-style trend-following and momentum indicators
• Build interactive internal analytics platforms using Plotly Dash
• Maintain robust back testing frameworks with scenario engines, Monte Carlo modeling, and confidence intervals

Trading Support:

• Deliver real-time insights for crude traders and commercial leadership
• Identify mispriced diffs, spreads, cross-arb signals
• Provide supply–demand forecasts, scenario trees, and sensitivity analytics
• Integrate fundamentals with price structure to produce actionable recommendations

Reporting and Communication:

• Produce daily/weekly/monthly crude analytics publications for traders, management, and global stakeholders
• Present quantitative findings in accessible, commercially relevant terms
• Mentor junior analysts in Python, modeling, and market fundamentals
• Work cross-functionally with optimization/strategy, commercial IT and trading

Technology & Tools:

• Leverage advanced trading platforms, data analytics tools, and models to support analysis and decision-making
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and techniques in energy markets to improve the accuracy and efficiency of market analysis

Ad-hoc Analysis:

• Conduct special projects, custom reports, and scenario analysis as required by traders
• Participate in cross-functional projects that support the optimization of the trading process and market strategy

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• 3 or more years of experience in energy trading, market analysis, or related fields
• 1 or more years of experience using trading platforms, financial analysis tools (e.g., Eikon, Bloomberg Terminal, MarketView), and data visualization tools
• Advanced level proficiency with statistical libraries (e.g. Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, DARTS) and platforms for model development and back-testing
• Intermediate level on knowledge of the supply and demand fundamentals in the energy markets
• Intermediate level of proficiency with programming in Python, R, or similar languages used for model development

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, other related field, or foreign equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of supply-demand dynamics in the energy sector
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex market insights in an accessible manner
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Listens actively and invites new ideas for exchanged opinions, then influences and acts to drive positive performance and achieve results
• Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals

Apply By: 

Dec 18, 2025

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.