Manager, FundamentalsDepartment: Marketing & Trading
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office
DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary:Caturus is seeking a highly motivated candidate with demonstrated expertise in natural gas and LNG market fundamentals, quantitative modeling, forecasting, and energy market research. The Manager of Fundamentals will develop market forecasts, supply-demand balances, and strategic insights to support commercial and corporate decision-making.
Key Accountabilities: - Lead ongoing fundamental analysis, forecasting, and market intelligence activities focused on North American natural gas and global LNG markets.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance quantitative models and forecasting methodologies covering natural gas supply, demand, pricing, storage, pipeline flows, LNG markets, and related energy fundamentals.
- Monitor and assess macroeconomic, geopolitical, industry, regulatory, and infrastructure developments and evaluate their implications for energy markets and company strategy.
- Produce market outlooks, supply-demand balances, price forecasts, and strategic assessments to support commercial and executive decision-making.
- Transform complex datasets into actionable insights through analytical tools, databases, and data visualization.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across commercial, marketing, risk, and business development functions to translate market intelligence and fundamental analysis into actionable business decisions.
- Support mergers and acquisitions, asset valuations, infrastructure development opportunities, and other strategic projects through market research and forecasting.
- Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and reports that clearly communicate market developments, risks, opportunities, and key analytical conclusions.
- Establish and maintain analytical standards, forecasting methodologies, and best practices that drive accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
- Manage, mentor, and develop analysts while fostering a high-performing and collaborative research environment that produces industry leading analytics.
QualificationsEducation, Certificates, and Licenses:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Geology, Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related field required.
- Advanced Degree preferred.
Experience: - 7+ years of experience in energy market analysis/fundamentals required.
- Management experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Deep understanding of North American natural gas and global LNG markets, including supply-demand balances, pricing mechanisms, infrastructure constraints, and key market drivers.
- Strong understanding of broader energy markets, including crude oil, NGLs, power markets, and macroeconomic factors that influence natural gas and LNG fundamentals.
- Demonstrated expertise in oil and gas market analysis, quantitative modeling, forecasting methodologies, and energy market research.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining supply-demand balances, market forecasts, and pricing outlooks for natural gas, LNG, and related energy markets.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage industry datasets, market intelligence platforms, and proprietary research to develop differentiated natural gas and LNG fundamentals analysis, forecasting, and strategic market insights.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled analytical and research tools, to enhance productivity, improve market intelligence, and support high-quality decision-making.
- Strong knowledge of energy infrastructure, including pipelines, storage, gathering and processing systems, LNG facilities, and related midstream assets.
- Proven ability to translate complex market fundamentals, industry developments, and quantitative analysis into actionable commercial insights and strategic recommendations.
- Proficiency with analytical and data management tools, including Python, SQL, Power BI, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective reports, presentations, and data visualizations that clearly communicate complex market dynamics and analytical conclusions to a variety of audiences.
- Excellent analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate market views, risks, opportunities, and strategic implications to executive leadership and business stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality analysis in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Proven leadership, mentorship, and team development capabilities.
