What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Early Career Program – Energy & Commodity Markets Consulting (July Start) position at Argus Media?
Application Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026
Include an original cover letter outlining your interest in this role.
We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter.
Argus Media Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media, the world’s largest independent energy price reporting and market intelligence organization. We provide clients with bespoke analysis, research, data, and insights across international energy markets. Our work is firmly market focused, with deep expertise in market structure, logistics, and economics. By drawing on Argus Media’s extensive industry knowledge, global networks, and proprietary databases, Consulting Services delivers practical, high‑impact insights that drive real client value.
Consulting Services works with a diverse client base that includes governments, national oil and energy companies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy traders, and upstream and independent organizations across the energy value chain. The team operates across two core business areas: Projects and Subscriptions. The Projects team delivers bespoke, commissioned assignments tailored to client needs, while the Subscriptions team produces short‑term outlooks, long‑term analytical reports, and market forecasts.
What will you be doing?
Due to the continued growth of Argus, we are currently looking for passionate, driven and energetic analysts to join the business.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in consulting. You will get exposure to all areas of Consulting, and work with a great team.
You will provide clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require, contributing to our services including projects, outlooks and analytics. You will play a key role in building the business through development of propositions, products and services. Our team numbers about 20 in Houston, is made up of mix of industry experts and recent graduates from diverse and international backgrounds. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive.
As a new graduate you will be joining a structured rotation program within consulting. Rotations will be assigned based on strengths, interests and team requirements and will be across both Analytics and Projects. Our Houston team focuses on crude oil, refined products, biofuels, petrochemicals, and fertilizers.
Key Responsibilities
What’s In It For You
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
Argus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact us. This email is provided exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company.
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 30 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.
Include an original cover letter outlining your interest in this role.
We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter.
Argus Media Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media, the world’s largest independent energy price reporting and market intelligence organization. We provide clients with bespoke analysis, research, data, and insights across international energy markets. Our work is firmly market focused, with deep expertise in market structure, logistics, and economics. By drawing on Argus Media’s extensive industry knowledge, global networks, and proprietary databases, Consulting Services delivers practical, high‑impact insights that drive real client value.
Consulting Services works with a diverse client base that includes governments, national oil and energy companies, multinational corporations, financial institutions, energy traders, and upstream and independent organizations across the energy value chain. The team operates across two core business areas: Projects and Subscriptions. The Projects team delivers bespoke, commissioned assignments tailored to client needs, while the Subscriptions team produces short‑term outlooks, long‑term analytical reports, and market forecasts.
What will you be doing?
Due to the continued growth of Argus, we are currently looking for passionate, driven and energetic analysts to join the business.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in consulting. You will get exposure to all areas of Consulting, and work with a great team.
You will provide clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require, contributing to our services including projects, outlooks and analytics. You will play a key role in building the business through development of propositions, products and services. Our team numbers about 20 in Houston, is made up of mix of industry experts and recent graduates from diverse and international backgrounds. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive.
As a new graduate you will be joining a structured rotation program within consulting. Rotations will be assigned based on strengths, interests and team requirements and will be across both Analytics and Projects. Our Houston team focuses on crude oil, refined products, biofuels, petrochemicals, and fertilizers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain models to support the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs and margin for one or more commodities
- Provide detailed analysis and commentary on commodity markets, for Consulting projects and subscription reports
- Lead components of delivery, under guidance from managers, providing input to the client projects and subscription analysis reports produced by Argus Consulting Services
- Liaise with wider Argus staff to ensure current knowledge of Argus products and maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets
- Work with experts and analysts across our global offices to extract maximum value out of data collected and to deliver integrated analysis
- Identify new sources of data to capture within the Argus fundamentals databases
- Support the development and commercialization of new data-driven products
- Identify new areas of commodity market analysis
- Play a role in development of the consulting practice
- Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university
- Highly numerate with experience analyzing data quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus
- Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets
- Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Consulting Services.
- Interest in (though not necessarily with professional experience) the energy and commodities markets
What’s In It For You
Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
- 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
Argus Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact us. This email is provided exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company.
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 30 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.