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POTEN & PARTNERS, a division of BGC Group, is a leading global brokerage and advisory firm in the energy and shipping markets. They are seeking an Entry Level Data Analyst to join their Houston office, responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting to support market intelligence products.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance LNG and shipping databases to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity
  • Collect, validate, and analyze market data to support editorial content and client deliverables
  • Prepare, publish, and distribute comprehensive daily LNG and shipping market data reports
  • Maintain Tableau visualizations supporting LNG and shipping subscription products
  • Develop and manage SQL-based datasets and improve underlying data models as needed
  • Automate manual data workflows using Python or related tools where possible
  • Provide analytical and data-driven support to editorial, research, and advisory teams
  • Produce ad hoc market analyses and custom reports to support internal and client decision-making
  • Develop and maintain relationships with LNG industry participants to gather market data and insights
  • Gather information about spot LNG deals in the Atlantic Basin
  • Participate in industry conferences, meetings, and networking events as required

Skills

  • College or university degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Engineering
  • Familiarity with SQL for querying and manipulating data in relational databases
  • Familiarity with Python for data automation, analysis, and basic forecasting
  • Experience using Tableau
  • Practical experience with data cleaning, validation, and working with messy, real-world datasets
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookup functions, formulas, and basic automation)
  • Interest in or familiarity with energy markets; LNG experience is a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also operating independently
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and meet daily deadlines
  • Comfort engaging with both internal stakeholders and external industry participants
  • The necessary legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.)

Company Overview

  • Poten & Partners, a divison of BGC Group (NASDAQ:BGC), is a global leader providing advisory, shipping & commodity brokerage, and business intelligence services to the energy and maritime industries for over 80 years. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.poten.com/.

 

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