Specialist Research & Analytics (Biofuels)

Venture Search is hiring a Biofuels Market Analyst in Dubai to support their trading team focused on low-carbon fuels. The role involves analyzing biofuels supply-demand, monitoring regulatory developments, providing commercial insights, and enhancing data models. Collaboration with traders and external stakeholders is key for market intelligence. This is a full-time position with no specific degree required.
We are seeking a Biofuels Market Analyst to join our clients dynamic trading team focused on low-carbon and renewable fuels. This role is central to building their intelligence around global and regional biofuels markets, supporting commercial decision-making with sharp, real-time insight into supply, demand, regulation, and pricing.

Key Responsibilities:
• Market Fundamentals: Track and analyze supply-demand balances for key biofuels (e.g., HVO, FAME, UCOME, SAF, ethanol) and feedstocks (e.g., UCO, tallow, POME, soy oil) across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• Regulatory Insight: Monitor key legislative developments (RED III, Fit for 55, US RFS, LCFS, 45Z, FuelEU Maritime, RefuelEU Aviation) and assess their market impact.
• Commercial Support: Provide traders with short-term and medium-term outlooks, pricing commentary, margin indicators, and arbitrage opportunities.
• Data Modeling: Maintain and enhance S&D models, blending economics, credit/ticket pricing forecasts, and trade flow tracking.
• Pricing Intelligence: Analyze regional biofuel price spreads, benchmark indices (e.g., Argus, Platts), and blending mandate implications to inform trading strategies.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with traders, operations, and risk teams to shape positions and support strategic planning.
• External Engagement: Interface with counterparties, data providers, and regulatory bodies to strengthen market intelligence and sourcing reliability.