Lead Prices Data Analyst - Energy & Commodity Markets

About the role

This role is ideal for an experienced people leader who is passionate about data, operational excellence and technology-driven innovation and who is eager to lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and managing metadata as well as data pipelines to ensure accuracy, and compliance
• Supporting clients with queries relating to: integration of Argus data and metadata into client systems; data validation; provision of data
• Executing queries to retrieve and manipulate structured datasets for analysis and efficient data workflows.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Communicating technical concepts and data requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs, manage expectations and drive successful outcomes.
• Prioritizing team workload, competing business requests and operational activities to ensure timely delivery of key objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through automation, AI and digital solutions.
• Contributing to the design, development and continuous improvement of AI agents, Copilot solutions and automated workflows.
• Supporting the implementation of process automation initiatives using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Query and other Microsoft technologies.
• Working with business stakeholders to translate manual processes into scalable, automated and AI-driven solutions.
• Enabling an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Overseeing day-to-day operations within the team and ensuring delivery against agreed service levels and objectives.
• Monitoring team performance and reporting on key metrics, identifying training and development needs, and resolving issues or conflicts within the team.
• Coaching and developing team members, promoting knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and best practices across the function.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data-related roles, with at least 1 year of proven experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or equivalent leadership role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, balance operational demands and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and reporting.
• Experience with Power Query for data extraction, transformation, cleansing and automation of data processes.
• Experience working with Power BI for reporting, dashboards and data visualization.
• Demonstrable experience in SQL for querying relational databases, preferably Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of data workflows, metadata management and database architectures.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Power Automate to drive efficiency and process automation.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining AI agents, copilots and automated workflows.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements through automation, AI and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, databases and enterprise systems into automated workflows and solutions.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, AI-assisted analysis and the practical application of generative AI in a business environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of project management principles, including planning, prioritization, risk management and delivery within structured timelines.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decisions across business, operational and technical teams.

Qualifications

• Skills and Experience as outlined above.

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data-related roles, with at least 1 year of proven experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or equivalent leadership role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, balance operational demands and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and reporting.
• Experience with Power Query for data extraction, transformation, cleansing and automation of data processes.
• Experience working with Power BI for reporting, dashboards and data visualization.
• Demonstrable experience in SQL for querying relational databases, preferably Oracle.
• Strong knowledge of data workflows, metadata management and database architectures.
• Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio and Power Automate to drive efficiency and process automation.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining AI agents, copilots and automated workflows.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements through automation, AI and digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience integrating Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Excel, databases and enterprise systems into automated workflows and solutions.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, AI-assisted analysis and the practical application of generative AI in a business environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of project management principles, including planning, prioritization, risk management and delivery within structured timelines.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing decisions across business, operational and technical teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
Group medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid short term and long term disability and life insurance plan
Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
Subsidized gym membership
Extensive internal and external training

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions.

About Argus Media

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.