The Role
Associate on the Commodities research team modeling and forecasting global natural gas and LNG markets. Build supply-demand balances through 2035, maintain forecasting models, write reports, and convey investment and hedging recommendations to sales, trading desks, and clients while executing original research.
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From macroeconomic forecasts to individual stock analysis, our team develops tools and insights to help shape investment strategies for clients and the firm. Our analysts work on client-focused research in the equity, fixed-income, currency, and commodities markets, mining big data that enters markets around the world each day to identify game-changing insights. You’ll be part of a team that is intellectually curious, creative, analytical, and passionate about performing market research.
Job Summary
Associate in the Commodities research team within GIR’s Macro Research group working to provide forecasts/outlook for global natural gas prices, supply, and demand.
Job Duties:
- Research, model, and write reports on natural gas and LNG market dynamics and developments with a particular focus on investment and hedging strategy
- Build supply and demand balances for global natural gas through 2035
- Build out and maintain forecasting models
- Convey analysis and market views to sales and trading desks, and clients (both investors and corporates)
- Initiate and execute original research
Qualifications
- PhD in economics or at least 3 years of experience modeling natural gas balances and building price frameworks, providing market views, forecasts, and recommendations or investment strategies
- Strong quantitative and analytical background
- An enthusiastic researcher/model builder
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to interact with global stakeholders
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and adapt to a dynamic and changing organization
- Coding skills (Python preferred), AI tools familiarity
About Goldman Sachs
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Skills Required
- PhD in economics OR at least 3 years modeling natural gas balances, building price frameworks, and providing market views/forecasts/recommendations
- Strong quantitative and analytical background
- Enthusiastic researcher and model builder
- Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to interact with global stakeholders
- Ability to work in a team-based environment and adapt to a dynamic organization
- Coding skills (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with AI tools
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, with multiple plan options and most premiums subsidized; coverage often starts on day one. Wellness resources, on-site health centers in some locations, and EAP access reinforce the depth of health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Family care includes on-site childcare in some offices, expectant parent resources, and transitional programs for returning parents. Feedback suggests parental leave is very generous, with reports of around 20 weeks paid leave and stipends for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility-related services.
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Retirement Support — The firm provides a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions and broad financial education to help employees plan for retirement. Resources also support saving for education and preparing for unexpected events.
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