Commodity Analyst

RWE Supply & Trading (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time /fixed term 

Functional area: Commercial / Trading

About the role

As a Commodity Analyst, you possess a comprehensive understanding of commodity market fundamentals in terms of supply, demand, pricing and policy dynamics.

Your timely and high-quality analyses enhance our existing analytical framework and contribute directly to our trading decisions. You regularly communicate findings to the trading and analysis team, optimizing results and identifying opportunities for improvements.

In particular, your responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth analysis of supply and demand balance to generate insights into pricing mechanisms, arbitrage relationships and market dynamics.
• Monitoring market news, regulatory developments and policy changes, and assessing their implications for relevant markets and trading strategies.
• Applying analytical and quantitative techniques to evaluate market trends, historical relationships and potential trading opportunities.
• Presenting analysis-backed insights in a clear, structured, and visually compelling format using data visualization tools.
• Proactively identifying, sourcing, and validating new datasets from multiple sources and formats, while working with internal IT teams to ensure robust integration into internal systems.
• Developing and maintaining an effective network of industry contacts to strengthen market intelligence and enhance analytical views.
• Supporting the development and improvement of existing market modelling and visualization dashboard.

Job requirements and experience

• Working knowledge of one or more commodities (Grains knowledge such as soybean is advantageous)
• Relevant experience of fundamental modeling in a trading environment (Physical knowledge is advantageous)
• A university degree in Economics, Finance, Energy, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience working with large datasets and interfacing with databases.
• Strong economic understanding combined with robust quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proven expertise in programming and model development to deliver high-quality analyses and develop well-structured code that enhances analytical and trading activities (e.g., Python ,SQL).
• Excellent IT skills in the MS Windows environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge between analysis and trading with an interdisciplinary approach.
• Language skills: fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin.
• Strong team player with a high level of self-motivation and flexibility, capable of working in a trading environment and meeting tight deadlines.

Advantageous, but not essential

• Grains knowledge, such as soybeans, is advantageous
• Physical market experience or knowledge is advantageous

What we value most is someone who brings fresh new angles from different market backgrounds and consistently demonstrates persistence and resilience. So, even if you do not yet meet every requirement listed above, we would still like to hear from you.

Further we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are willing to explore flexible arrangements.

Your benefits

At RWEST in Beijing, you’ll have direct impact on trading, work in highly efficient and productive teams, and enjoy the freedom to create analytical solutions that make a difference. We offer an environment designed to support your growth while giving you the opportunity to help build an important part of our agriculture business.

• Direct impact on trading: your analysis helps shape trading decisions and commercial outcomes
• Highly efficient teams: collaborate with experienced colleagues in a productive and fast-paced environment
• Freedom for creative analysis solutions: explore new ideas and contribute fresh perspectives to how we analyse markets
• Growth opportunity: play a meaningful role in building up our business and contributing to its successful development
• Flexible arrangements: opportunities to join full-time or part-time, depending on your circumstances

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92699Any questions? Contact HR: Aruna Richard, aruna.richard@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, the company operates one of Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2,200 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity, gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus, we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWE’s power plant portfolio and markets the electricity generated by RWE. In addition, legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany, contributing to a secure energy supply.