Job Title:
China Oil Research AnalystContract Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeJob Description:
Summary of Company
Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy from where it is sourced and stored to where it is demanded most. With strategic investments in energy infrastructure—shipping, refineries, pipelines, storage, and terminals—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. In 2025, Gunvor Group generated US $144 billion in revenue on 253 million metric tons of turnover. The Group’s main trading offices are in Geneva, Singapore, Houston, Stamford, Calgary, Dubai, and London, with a network of more than 20 representative and other trading offices around the globe.
For more information, visit GunvorGroup.com
Main Responsibilities
Provide fundamental analysis of the Chinese oil market to oil trading desks.
Drive data collection and provide strategic market intelligence/insights related to oil products traded at Gunvor, and macro-economic analysis of China, including government policies and its impact on the global oil markets.
Develop the China product Supply and Demand models by leveraging on existing data stored in Gunvor’s database, tracking oil products flows and proactively seek new sources of market data.
Contribute towards developing the existing China Petroleum Supply & Demand models through collection of economic data and information pertaining to refining capacities and yields, analysis of petrochemicals and energy policies relating to oil exploration, refining and marketing.
Work closely with Oil Analysts and Database Analysts in Singapore and Geneva to maintain databases to enhance information tracking and develop processes to implement automated approaches to maximize database functionalities.
Develop data dashboards using PowerBI to display and share information with traders
Any other ad-hoc assignments assigned by the Manager
Profile
The individual should have the following experience:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with a Major in Engineering/Sciences
3-5 Years of experience in the oil industry (trading, refining, research, consulting etc.), with established working relationships with Chinese oil majors or teapots preferred
Must be articulate in oral and written English and Mandarin communication and possess good verbal and written presentation skills
Inquisitive and meticulous with strong analytical skills and good knowledge of databases
Competency in Microsoft office tools including Excel and PowerBI. Python coding knowledge a plus.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a team player
Ideal candidate must be highly organized, possess strong interpersonal skills
Strong control mindset and organization skills
Ability to work under pressure
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Skills Required
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree with a Major in Engineering/Sciences
- 3-5 Years of experience in the oil industry
- Articulate in English and Mandarin communication
- Strong analytical skills and knowledge of databases
- Competency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel and PowerBI
- Python coding knowledge
What We Do
Gunvor Group is one of the world’s largest independent commodities trading houses by turnover, creating logistics solutions that safely and efficiently move physical energy, metals and bulk materials from where they are sourced and stored to where they are demanded most. With strategic investments in industrial infrastructure—refineries, pipelines, storage, terminals, mining and upstream—Gunvor further generates sustainable value across the global supply chain for its customers. More information can be found at www.gunvorgroup.com or @Gunvor
