Marathon Petroleum

Fundamental Trading Analytics Manager (Nat Gas)

Marathon Petroleum$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, or Energy Markets.
  • Eight years of fundamental market analysis experience or related field.
  • Experience managing and mentoring analysts while driving cross-functional projects.
  • Strong commercial intuition with the ability to translate analytics into actionable insights.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel for modeling and forecasting; familiarity with analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of analysts on Natural Gas, LNG, and Power markets.
  • Collaborate with traders and leadership for insights into trading decisions and risk management.
  • Translate commercial goals into actionable analytical project plans.
  • Identify innovation opportunities through partnership with internal teams.
  • Oversee development of supply/demand balances and analytical models.
  • Provide insights into market dynamics such as pricing, dislocations, and arbitrage opportunities.
  • Support trade idea generation, risk assessment, and valuation processes.

Benefits

  • Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid time off and 401(k) matching program.
  • Paid parental leave and educational reimbursement.
  • Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Fundamental Trading Analytics Manager leads a team of analysts responsible for generating deep market insight and analytical tools that inform, complement, and enhance trading strategies across the Natural Gas, LNG and Power commodities. This role is pivotal in providing market fundamentals expertise to support trading, origination, and optimization decisions. This position drives the generation of actionable insights to create commercial value and margin capture across MPC's value chain. The manager ensures alignment between business objectives, analytics capabilities, and cross-functional needs. This role champions a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of fundamental analysts focused on Natural Gas, LNG and Power.
  • The Manager will work in close partnership with traders and commercial leadership, gaining direct exposure to natural gas trading decisions, risk management, and execution workflows.
  • Translate commercial objectives into clear analytical roadmaps, prioritizing analysis and projects based on value, feasibility, and business impact.
  • Partner with trading, origination, and other internal teams to identify opportunities for analytical innovation.
  • Oversee the development of high-quality supply/demand balances, models, and analytics across time and geography.
  • Drive timely insights into market dislocations, arbitrage opportunities, pricing drivers, and inter-regional pricing relationships.
  • Collaborate with commercial teams to develop anticipatory market assessments and forward-looking trends.
  • Support trade idea generation, risk assessment, and valuation for physical moves, storage plays, blending strategies, and optionality.
  • Embed analytics as a core enabler of value creation within trading and physical supply decisions.
  • Ensure work products are transparent, well-documented, validated, and aligned with the needs of the business.


Skills

  • Familiarity with scenario analysis, optimization, or time-series forecasting techniques.
  • Strong commercial intuition and ability to translate analytics into trade-relevant insight.
  • Curiosity-driven approach to understanding complex market structures.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and quickly pivot analytical focus during volatile market periods.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex ideas into business outcomes.
  • Collaborative mindset with commercial and technical teams.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree Required.
  • Eight (8) years of fundamental market analysis or related experience.
  • Experience managing or mentoring analysts and driving cross-functional projects.


Preferred Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Energy Markets, or a related field.
  • Direct natural gas trading desk experience or exposure to natural gas origination and commercial workflows
  • Familiarity with natural gas basis markets, EIA storage dynamics, and pipeline flow analytics.
  • Advanced Excel skills for supply-demand modeling, storage forecasting, and market analysis.
  • Familiarity with data visualization or analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms; proficiency in Python as a complement to fundamental analysis.


Location:
Houston, Texas

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:


Location Address:
500 Dallas St Ste 2900

Education:
Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group:
Full time

Employee Subgroup:
Regular

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is in the business of creating value for their shareholders through the quality products and services they provide for their customers. They strongly believe how they conduct their business is just as integral to their bottom line. As a result, they strive to always act responsibly with those who work for them, with those business partners who work with them, and in every community where they operate.

Marathon Petroleum Careers

Joining Marathon Petroleum means becoming part of a leading global team in the energy sector, where job opportunities abound for those eager to advance their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment. As one of the largest refining companies in the world, Marathon Petroleum is at the forefront of transforming the energy landscape.

Work You’ll Do

At Marathon Petroleum, your work will directly contribute to the company's ongoing success and leadership in the industry. You will collaborate with skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in all aspects of the energy sector. Our team's combined expertise fuels Marathon Petroleum's commitment to sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a role that challenges and excites with Marathon Petroleum. Here, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's a call to action. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture where new ideas lead to groundbreaking solutions. This commitment to innovation and leadership is woven into every aspect of our business, from refining operations to environmental strategies.

Grow and Develop

Marathon Petroleum is deeply invested in the professional growth and development of its employees. We offer a variety of training and development programs, including leadership development, diversity training, and technical skills enhancement. Whether you're starting as an intern or a seasoned professional, you’ll find a pathway to personal and professional growth with us.

Be Part of Our Team

Our team at Marathon Petroleum is driven by a shared mission to excel. By joining us, you'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about their roles and the impact they have on the company and the industry. Our collaborative environment supports career advancement and fosters a culture of professional enrichment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Marathon Petroleum, we believe diversity drives innovation. Our inclusive culture welcomes all perspectives and encourages a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities, ensuring that all team members have the resources they need to succeed.

Explore Job Opportunities

Marathon Petroleum offers a range of job opportunities across various functions of the business. From internships that provide real-world experience to full-time positions in engineering, business, and more, there’s a place for your skills and passions here.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Marathon Petroleum, you are not just finding a job; you are building a career equipped with the tools for success in the ever-evolving energy sector. Our robust benefits package supports your health, well-being, and financial security, allowing you to focus on professional development and career advancement.

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Learn more about Marathon Petroleum
Size
17,700 employees
Market Cap
$53 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.8 billion
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$74.9 billion
NASDAQ

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