Trading Analyst – Products (Oil & LPG)

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in London seeks a motivated Trading Analyst to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing analytical support for trading activities across refined oil products, including LPG exposure. Candidates should have a degree in a quantitative field and experience in trading or analysis. Advanced Excel skills are essential, along with strong numerical and communication abilities. This position is an excellent opportunity to deepen exposure within global energy trading.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, mathematics, economics, or finance.
• Prior experience in oil or products trading/analysis.
• Strong understanding of oil products; LPG knowledge advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills, especially in VBA.
• Collaborative and strong communication skills.
• Genuine interest in energy markets and trading.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and operational support to traders.
• Ensure accurate trade booking and exposure monitoring.
• Perform arbitrage and crack spread calculations.
• Track cargo movements and maintain dashboards.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports.
• Contribute to ad-hoc research projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Interest in energy markets

Education

Degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel (VBA essential)

Python

SQL

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Trading Analyst to join a dynamic product trading team based in London. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with traders in a fast-paced, commercial environment, supporting physical and derivatives trading activities across refined products, with LPG exposure considered an advantage.

The successful candidate will provide analytical and operational support to traders and managers, ensuring accurate trade booking, exposure monitoring, and P&L reporting. You will analyse market data, perform arbitrage and crack spread calculations, track cargo movements, and maintain market and shipping dashboards. The role also involves preparing daily and weekly reports, delivering internal presentations, and contributing to ad-hoc research projects that support trading decisions.

You will liaise regularly with middle office, shipping, operations, contracts, and international trading desks, helping to ensure smooth execution across the trade lifecycle. Attention to detail, strong numerical skills, and the ability to work proactively under time pressure are essential.

Key requirements

• A degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. engineering, mathematics, economics, finance)
• Prior experience in oil or products trading/analysis
• Strong understanding of oil products (LPG knowledge advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills (VBA essential; Python/SQL beneficial)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Genuine interest in energy markets and trading

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven analyst looking to deepen their exposure to global energy trading within a high-performing, international team.