Crude Oil Analyst

Crude Oil Analyst

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77019

The purpose of this position is to support Musket's crude trading operations from Houston, Texas by managing global crude balances, developing data-driven models, identifying trading opportunities, and providing real-time insights.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage global crude oil supply/demand balances
• Develop quantitative models to optimize flows, blending, and capacity usage
• Develop systematic crude trading strategies using quantitative signals and backtesting
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends, constraints, and commercial levers
• Integrate terminal, pipeline, refinery, and trading data into comprehensive models to reflect real-time inventory and movement dynamics
• Run scenarios and sensitivity analysis to support trading strategy
• Collaborate with trading, scheduling, and supply teams to align on assumptions
• Partner with internal developers or data science teams to enhance analytics and ensure scalability
• Automate tools and reporting dashboards for real-time decision-making
• Identify gaps in existing crude balancing frameworks and propose innovative, data-backed solutions
• Present insights and recommendations to commercial stakeholders

Other duties assigned as needed

Education and Experience:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or related discipline;
Master's degree a plus

Experience:

3-5+ years of experience in crude oil, energy trading, or commodity analytics

Experience working cross-functionally with traders, schedulers, and data/IT teams

Skills and Physical Demands:

Skills:

Strong understanding of crude oil markets, supply chains, and logistics (pipelines, terminals, marine, etc.)

Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and at least one programming language; experience with visualization tools

Practical experience with modern AI technologies, with the ability to effectively leverage advanced AI tools to improve analysis, automation, and decision-making

Ability to synthesize large datasets and translate outputs into actionable commercial insights

Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear, concise manner

Typical Physical Demands:
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Requires normal range of hearing and vision.

Our Culture:
Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.