Director, Oil Research

Role Overview

We are inviting a seasoned and insightful leader to direct our Oil Research division. This senior position within Commodities Research offers a platform to define strategic directions, influence global oil market perspectives, and lead a global team. The Director will foster an inclusive environment that encourages diverse viewpoints, rigorous analysis, and technological advancement while establishing robust relationships across the business and industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of oil research to maintain analysis that is pertinent, actionable, and commercially significant.
• Lead a geographically dispersed team, enhance supply and demand analysis, and improve modelling frameworks.
• Optimize research workflows and operational models.
• Represent the organization externally at various customer engagements and industry conferences.
• Collaborate with teams spanning Research, Product, Technology, Data, and Operations to achieve results and eliminate execution obstacles.
• Recruit, develop, and plan succession within the research team to elevate capabilities.
• Prioritize research and product development working closely with commercial and product stakeholders.

Experience & Expertise Required

• Extensive leadership experience in commodities research with demonstrated success leading teams and achieving outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of oil markets, including fundamentals, supply and demand, pricing, trading flows, and commercial factors driving research demand.
• Proven ability to formulate strategy, manage priorities, and execute effectively in dynamic, cross-functional settings.
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience engaging Product, Sales, Technology, and Content teams to deliver business benefits.
• Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities with credibility to work alongside senior executives and clientele.
• Focus on execution excellence, including improving operating models, processes, and workflows.
• Open-minded and adaptable leadership style, valuing diverse perspectives and adjusting when appropriate.

About the Organization

Joining our organization means contributing to an innovating and quality-driven culture committed to continuous advancement. We are a global leader in financial markets infrastructure and data provision, dedicated to fostering financial stability and empowering economic progress.

Our core values—Integrity, Partnership, Excellence, and Change—drive our mission and daily operations. We embrace diversity and individuality, promoting an inclusive environment where every person can contribute authentically.

We are an equal opportunity employer, strictly prohibiting discrimination based on a wide array of protected characteristics. We provide reasonable accommodations for religious and disability needs.

Commitment to Sustainability and Community

We foster a culture of collaboration and creativity and are deeply committed to sustainability efforts. Our charitable foundation offers community grants to promote economic opportunity and financial independence, with opportunities for employees to engage in volunteering and fundraising.

Additional Information

Our benefits package includes healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering leave, and wellbeing programs.

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