Trading Analytics Product Owner - Quantitative Analytics
Spring, TX, US
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At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for. ExxonMobil is a place where we believe people should think independently, take initiative, grow to their full potential and help shape the future of energy. Diversity drives innovation and we are committed to providing inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background. The safety and wellbeing of our employees is at the heart of everything we do. We build skills and competencies through training and work experiences in a wide range of assignments. With a long history of industry leadership and cutting edge innovation, we are committed to addressing the dual challenge facing society today: to meet the world’s growing demand for energy while reducing environmental impacts, including the risk of climate change. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
We are expanding our trading business, transitioning to a global trading organization. To further capitalize on commercial insights, we are rapidly building our trading, origination, risk management & analytical capabilities to capture new assets and enter new market areas. We are looking for passionate individuals with an entrepreneurial mind-set to drive change in our business.
About ExxonMobil Global Trading
ExxonMobil Global Trading is where we trade oil, natural gas, and energy products safely and responsibly around the world. We leverage our expertise in analytics, logistics, origination, and knowledge of energy markets to maximize the value of our global assets and deliver industry-leading results. This is an exciting time to join our growing trading team and be an integral part of ExxonMobil.
Job Role Summary
We have an open need for a Trading Data and Analytics Product Owner (PO) to support Quantitative Analytics in the ExxonMobil Global Trading organization. The role sits under the Global Trading Enablement, Fusion and Systems team. The selected candidate will work closely with our Global Trading Organization, Commodity and Quantitative Analytics and Trading teams, leading the development of new products and enhancements of the existing ones. The PO is a liaison between the business customers (traders, originators) and delivery teams, who is responsible from the planning/management of the product roadmap while technically contributing to the analytics development/support. The role requires both technical and business skillset.
What You Will Do
• Serves as the intermediary between the Global Trading organization, IT delivery team, and data scientists/optimization engineers.
• Closely works with the trading organization to understand how analytics tools can improve their work efficiency and help with generation of the trading insights. Effectively communicates this to the IT delivery team and data scientists, ensures an alignment among the business teams and leads the product delivery.
• Speaks both in technical and financial languages for effective product delivery.
• Translates business requirements into data model, visualization, tool development plans for effective insight generation for traders and other stakeholders leveraging knowledge on data management (i.e. data collection, cleaning, and validation to ensure data integrity and fit-for-use), programming languages (i.e. Python, SQL for data analysis) and analytical tools (i.e. PowerBI).
• Analyzes business processes to identify and implement improvement opportunities, ensuring data integrity and fit-for-use, and leads user acceptance testing and training, while facilitating power user networks.
• Manages the product backlog and prioritizes work intake through SAFe Agile methodology, adapting to constant changes and requirements.
About You
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, computer science, or engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment/multinational company
• Domain knowledge on energy markets (specifically oil, gas & power), including the dynamics of supply and demand, and regulatory environment is required. Knowledge on the commodity futures market and financial instruments is desired
• Previous quantitative analytics experience is desired
• Proficiency in the quant technical indicators, financial engineering/modeling, and statistical modeling to evaluate commodities based on historical data and market trends are plus
• Proficient in SQL and Python. Knowledge on Databricks, Dataiku, PowerBI and Snowflake are plus
• Has previous project, process management experience to support product delivery planning, development and sustainment via use of CI tools and leveraging analytics technologies (Snowflake, Python, SQL, Dataiku, Databricks, Azure, etc.)
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and hands on experience with visualization tools (Power BI)
• Interpersonal Skills:
• Active listening, strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal & external customers and work with a multi-cultural global team
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Decision maker (including ability to say “No”), strong drive and desire to lead change
• Ability to manage workload under time pressure and changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in risk management skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with trading activities
• Experience in Trading, Oil & Gas
• Experience in operating and/or supporting robust and scalable big data platforms
• Practical working experience in utilizing and operating cloud services (preferably Azure).
• Knowledge on Machine Learning.
Benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you a wide range of benefits including:
• Competitive pay
• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life
• Savings Plan: If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
You will be part of a team that supports and inspires you, the flexibility to explore multiple challenges and roles. Your development never stops. A variety of job roles and access to cutting-edge training let you expand your potential throughout an entire career. At ExxonMobil we have your back. We want you to enjoy a career with us.
More information on ExxonMobil benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note benefits may change without notice, subject to applicable law.
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