Principal – Gas Consulting

Argus Media Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy market firm in London seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert in gas and power to enhance product offerings and support business growth. You will play a critical role in driving the development of market insight and commercial presence. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of industry experience and be confident in leading market analysis. This role includes a competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Group pension scheme

Group healthcare and life assurance

Flexible working environment

25 days holiday increasing up to 30

Subsidised gym membership

Season ticket travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Extensive training

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the gas and power industry.
• Capable of representing Argus at senior levels.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as gas subject matter expert for consulting products and services.
• Coordinate with teams to present a consistent market view.
• Direct the development of gas data and modeling.

Skills

Gas and Power market understanding

Forecasting skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Commercial focus

Education

Graduate/Master’s degree from a top tier university

Job description

Argus Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media — the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets. Our work is firmly focused on markets — their structure, logistics and economics. Argus Consulting Services draws on Argus’ key strengths — energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases — in order to deliver real client value.

Argus Consulting has two divisions. One undertakes tailor‑made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients and across various sectors including oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions. The other division provides regular subscription services, again to a wide variety of clients and across a similar range of sectors. This role is part of the subscription services division.

What we’re looking for

As part of the continued expansion of our practice, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic subject matter expert, to help develop our client offerings in the fields of gas and power.

This is an excellent opportunity to drive the ongoing improvement of existing product, the European Natural Gas Outlook, and to define and lead our approach to developing our Gas practice. We have ambitious plans to build out our existing coverage, providing a platform that will support the launch of new products and services and help serve our clients’ requirements for bespoke project work.

This is a senior level role that will also support Argus in building its brand and commercial presence in the market, working alongside other functions of the business to achieve these aims.

What will you be doing

Act as gas subject matter expert in support of all Consulting products and services, both subscription and non‑subscription.

Help to position Argus as a thought leader in the market, through support to business development, commercial and marketing efforts and by representing Argus Consulting to the industry.

Coordinate with other teams across Argus to ensure a consistent Argus view on the gas/LNG markets is presented externally.

Support delivery and development of the European Natural Gas Outlook, working alongside the existing team, and providing content and analysis on a monthly basis.

Direct the development of Argus’ gas data and modelling, working with others in the team to develop and enhance our view of future gas fundamentals. Play a leading role in future commercialisation of this data.

Contribute to development of Consulting view on ways in which gas and power markets will develop through energy transition. Input to future planned Energy Transition services.

Ensure that knowledge and data generated by Consulting is available to, and used by, the wider Argus business.

What we’re looking for in you

Graduate/Master’s degree from a top tier university.

Very strong understanding of Gas and Power and associated markets, gained through 15+ years in the industry.

Confident and experienced in forecasting the outlook for Gas markets, for market fundamentals and price.

Solid commercial focus, with experience of designing and delivering analysis services that meet the requirements of customers.

Capable of representing Argus at senior levels, confident speaking about subject area.

Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills.

Highly numerate. Experience of analysing data quickly and meticulously, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus. Exceptional focus on quality.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus Consulting Services and the wider business.

What’s in it for you

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

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

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