Prices Data Analyst

Argus Media Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data intelligence provider in Greater London is seeking a Prices Data Analyst to support global data operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, along with strong skills in MS Excel and SQL. Key responsibilities include managing metadata, supporting client inquiries, and collaborating with teams to meet business requirements. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and numerous benefits including health schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Group pension scheme

Group healthcare

Flexible working environment

25 days holiday

Subsidised gym membership

Season ticket travel loans

Extensive training programs

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel.
• Working knowledge of PowerBI.
• Experience in SQL for querying relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing metadata for accuracy and compliance.
• Supporting clients with data integration and validation.
• Executing queries for structured datasets analysis.
• Collaborating with teams to collect data requirements.
• Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

PowerBI

SQL

Job description

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Prices Data Analyst to join our Price Data Operations team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about data and eager to contribute to delivering market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets.

You’ll collaborate closely with experienced analysts and engineers, supporting data-driven processes that ensure efficient data flow and analytics across the organization. You will also work closely with stakeholders to define business requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a can-do attitude - ready to learn, adapt, and grow. Has the ability to work independently, make recommendations, influence decisions and guide junior members of the team.

The team supports Argus’ key business processes every day, as such you will be required to work on a shift-based schedule with other members of the team supporting the business until 8pm. Typically support hours run from 12pm to 8pm with each member of the team participating 2-3 times a week to support global data operations.

What will you be doing

The team supports Argus’ key business processes every day, as such you will be required to work on a shift-based schedule with other members of the team supporting the business until 8pm. Typically support hours run from 12pm to 8pm with each member of the team participating 2-3 times a week to support global data operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing metadata to ensure accuracy, and compliance

• Supporting clients with queries relating to:

  • integration of Argus data and metadata into client systems

  • data validation

  • provision of data

• Executing queries to retrieve and manipulate structured datasets for analysis and efficient data workflows

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to collect data requirements

• Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or a related field

• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role

• Strong proficiency in MS Excel

• Working knowledge of PowerBI

• Experience in SQL for querying relational databases, preferably in Oracle, including stored procedures, functions and triggers

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Project management experience, including task prioritization and working within structured timelines

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award‑winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high‑performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group pension scheme

• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme

• Flexible working environment

• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days

• Subsidised gym membership

• Season ticket travel loans

• Cycle to work scheme

• Extensive internal and external training

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long‑term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK‑registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee‑led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.