Strategic Analyst - Crude Oil Markets - Energy Marketing

Strategic Analyst - Crude Oil Markets - Energy Marketing Company

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Phelps is partnering with an Alberta-based energy marketing company focused on maximizing the value of crude oil and energy resources through market insight, commercial strategy, and business development.

The organization operates across Alberta, North America, and global markets, engaging with industry stakeholders across the upstream, midstream, and downstream value chain. With a strong commercial orientation, it leverages data-driven analysis and market intelligence to support pricing, market access, and value optimization initiatives.

Vision: To maximize the value of energy resources.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Business Development

Direct Reports: None

On behalf of our client, Phelps is seeking a Strategic Analyst – Crude Oil Markets to join the organization’s Business Development team. This role focuses on analyzing and interpreting crude oil supply–demand fundamentals, pricing trends, and transportation dynamics in Alberta, across North America, and globally.

The successful candidate will provide market insights to inform commercial strategy, investment decisions, and market engagement. They will play a key role in identifying new business opportunities, supporting pricing development, and strengthening competitiveness in domestic and international crude oil markets.

This is a pivotal role requiring strong analytical capability, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Develop and maintain analytical models to assess crude oil supply–demand fundamentals, pricing trends, and market dynamics
• Track and analyze key market drivers, including production, storage, exports, pipeline infrastructure, refinery utilization, and global crude benchmarks
• Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights to support price forecasts, basis analysis, and infrastructure assessments
• Support long-term scenario analysis, pricing forecasts, and market outlooks for Alberta’s crude oil production
• Prepare reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives and commercial ventures to expand market access and optimize the value of crude oil resources
• Monitor and interpret regulatory, policy, and geopolitical developments impacting crude oil markets
• Contribute to business proposals, presentations, and partnerships that drive revenue growth and market expansion
• Provide analytical support to broader initiatives related to the organization’s energy portfolio and diversification opportunities

• Develop robust forecasting models for crude oil supply, demand, pricing, and infrastructure dynamics
• Deliver a comprehensive market outlook and price forecast report by Q4, including strategic recommendations
• Support leadership in executing crude oil marketing and business development strategies Candidate Profile Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in energy market analysis, with a strong focus on crude oil markets
  • Strong knowledge of Alberta’s oil sector, including production basins, pipeline networks, storage hubs, and refinery operations
  • Experience analyzing WTI, WCS, Brent, and other crude benchmarks; familiarity with basis pricing and arbitrage opportunities
  • Exposure to natural gas, NGLs, or power markets is an asset
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, decision‑oriented insights
  • Proven experience in economic and financial modeling, forecasting, and data analytics
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong data visualization skills
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to balance detail and strategic perspective
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences
  • Highly motivated self‑starter with intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in energy markets
  • Collaborative, team‑oriented, and able to work effectively across organizational boundaries
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  Compensation

  A competitive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with experience.

  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Phelps and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, and accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request.

  Seniority level
  • Associate
  Employment type
  • Full‑time
  Job function
  • Strategy/Planning and Analyst
  Industries
  • Oil and Gas, Oil, Gas, and Mining, and Securities and Commodity Exchanges