Senior Light Ends Market Analyst

Vortexa is a fast-growing international technology business founded to solve the immense information gap that exists in the energy industry. By using massive amounts of new satellite data and pioneering work in artificial intelligence, Vortexa creates an unprecedented view on the global seaborne energy flows in real-time, bringing transparency and efficiency to the energy markets and society as a whole.

We are seeking a Senior Light Ends Market Analyst, an experienced specialist in LPG/NGLs, to join our Market Intelligence team in Houston. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of market analytics, client engagement, and thought leadership, helping define how Vortexa drives understanding and decision-making across the industry.

As a senior analyst, you will combine your deep market knowledge with our world-class data and AI-driven platform to identify trends before they emerge, produce actionable research, and communicate these insights to clients, the media, and the wider industry. You’ll serve as both a subject-matter expert and visible ambassador of Vortexa’s analytical excellence.

• Lead analytical coverage of the Americas LPG/NGLs, naphtha, and light ends markets, distilling trade, supply-demand, and pricing dynamics into clear, forward-looking insights.
• Produce regular research reports, data-driven commentary, and market outlooks that become benchmarks for customers and internal stakeholders alike.
• Partner closely with Commercial teams to support sales meetings, client pitches, and retention efforts with high-quality market analysis and tailored insights.
• Act as a Vortexa industry spokesperson and thought leader, presenting at conferences, webinars, and client events, and contributing to major news outlets and industry publications.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Product teams to maintain and enhance data quality, ensure analytical consistency, and guide continuous improvements to our platform.
• Engage directly with market participants to capture evolving trends, test hypotheses, and refine our understanding of the global energy landscape.
• Work closely with global analyst colleagues in London, Dubai, and Singapore to integrate regional perspectives into a single, cohesive global market view.

Requirements

• Lead analytical coverage of the Americas LPG/NGLs, naphtha, and light ends markets, distilling trade, supply-demand, and pricing dynamics into clear, forward-looking insights.
• Produce regular research reports, data-driven commentary, and market outlooks that become benchmarks for customers and internal stakeholders alike.
• Partner closely with Commercial teams to support sales meetings, client pitches, and retention efforts with high-quality market analysis and tailored insights.
• Act as a Vortexa industry spokesperson and thought leader, presenting at conferences, webinars, and client events, and contributing to major news outlets and industry publications.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Product teams to maintain and enhance data quality, ensure analytical consistency, and guide continuous improvements to our platform.
• Engage directly with market participants to capture evolving trends, test hypotheses, and refine our understanding of the global energy landscape.
• Work closely with global analyst colleagues in London, Dubai, and Singapore to integrate regional perspectives into a single, cohesive global market view.

You Have

• Proven expertise in LPG/NGLs and related light ends markets (minimum 2 years’ experience, ideally across analytics, trading, or research).
• Strong command of refining and petrochemical value chains, supply/demand fundamentals, pricing structures, and freight economics.
• Demonstrated ability to produce market research reports, presentations, and client deliverables independently and on deadline.
• A confident, persuasive communicator capable of representing Vortexa’s insights in client meetings, media interviews, or industry events.
• Experience collaborating with commercial teams to translate analysis into sales value and client impact.
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and familiarity with SQL, Python, or similar analytical tools.
• A results-driven mindset, balancing strong intellectual curiosity with the discipline to prioritize and deliver under pressure.

Nice to Have

• Prior public speaking experience (panel discussions, media commentary, or conference presentations).
• Exposure to data validation, quality assurance, or product development processes.
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or leading analytical projects.
• Deep knowledge of specific product niches or regional markets.

Benefits

• Stock-options in a fast-growing, high-potential business
• A vibrant and diverse workplace
• An open, collaborative, and supportive working culture built on merit, which celebrates creative thinking and “getting things done.”
• The opportunity to work with AI-driven technology in a scale-up environment with commodity trading experts
• 401k with up to 2% contributions matched by Vortexa
• Private Health Insurance offered via Blue Cross Shield
• Dental and Vision cover offered via Guardian
• Global Volunteering Policy to help you ‘do good’ and feel better