Strategic Analyst in Calgary, Alberta at Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission

Strategic Analyst – Business Development & Marketing

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Analyst to join our team, focusing on strategic marketing analysis and business development within the energy sector. This pivotal role demands a deep understanding of both global and domestic market dynamics and industry trends. The ideal candidate will excel at identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, significantly influencing marketing strategies, driving revenue growth, and enhancing our company's footprint in the energy market.

Marketing

• Develop and maintain models to analyze market data, including pricing trends, supply, and demand dynamics, and regulatory changes, to assess market opportunities and risks.
• Develop in-depth analytical reports to be distributed within the APMC on a weekly basis and as requested by leadership. Reports to comprise, but not limited to, forward market views, such as supply/demand, benchmark pricing, transportation, and storage.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to display results in a manner that resonates with your audience.
• Consistently Identify market factors that will affect Western Canadian Oil and Gas markets and APMC directly, provide in-depth analysis to varying internal audiences.
• Provide oversight of the Sturgeon Refinery marketing audit activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Sturgeon Refinery and other internal departments to achieve objectives.
• Maintain existing process modelling, improve and develop processes to support business objectives.
• Provide oversight of credit exposure monitoring and reporting in real time. Help develop process efficiencies.

Business Development

• Take part in the development of business proposals, presentations, and pitches to secure new contracts, projects, or partnerships.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, partnerships, and alliances within the energy sector to drive revenue growth.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to derive actionable insights and inform decision-making processes.
• Develop new and maintain existing forecasting models and scenario analysis to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk management activities.
• Provide direct analytical support and collaboration with management in areas related to organizational and industry growth initiatives.

Key Attributes Required

• Strong communication, both written and oral, with effective interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong attention to detail while having the ability to see the “big picture”.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, compile presentations and procedures documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proven economic, financial modelling and data analytics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or economics and 5+ years of experience in marketing analytics, business development, or strategic planning, preferably within the oil and gas sector.
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong communication skills and ability to prioritize multiple ongoing tasks.
• Experience working within the oil and gas industry analyzing upstream and downstream market economics and a deep understanding of global macro economics.
• Deep understanding of oil and gas market dynamics, including supply chain, pricing mechanisms, transportation, regulatory landscapes and cross commodities.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a dynamic environment dealing with complex issues.