What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Metals Analytics & Consulting (OCTG & Line Pipe Outlook & Forecasting) position at Argus Media?
The Analytics & Consulting team is part of Argus Media — the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customized analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets. Our work is firmly focused on markets — their structure, logistics and economics. Analytics & Consulting draws on Argus’ key strengths — energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases — in order to deliver real client value.
The team has two divisions. Analytics produces a range of subscription-based forecasting products, which provide an outlook for market fundamentals and price over the short and long term, for many of the commodities Argus covers. The Consulting side undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients and across various sectors including oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions.
Argus has developed a strong position in many aspects of the global commodities industry and is now seeing an experienced Manager to lead delivery of existing services focused on OCTG & Line Pipe market forecasting. The Market Analyst will be responsible for developing detailed market outlooks and forecasts for the OCTG and Line Pipe segments of the oil and gas industry.
This role requires a strong technical and commercial background, deep understanding of oilfield operations, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
What Will You Be Doing
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.
The team has two divisions. Analytics produces a range of subscription-based forecasting products, which provide an outlook for market fundamentals and price over the short and long term, for many of the commodities Argus covers. The Consulting side undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients and across various sectors including oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions.
Argus has developed a strong position in many aspects of the global commodities industry and is now seeing an experienced Manager to lead delivery of existing services focused on OCTG & Line Pipe market forecasting. The Market Analyst will be responsible for developing detailed market outlooks and forecasts for the OCTG and Line Pipe segments of the oil and gas industry.
This role requires a strong technical and commercial background, deep understanding of oilfield operations, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
What Will You Be Doing
- Build and maintain detailed market forecast models for OCTG and Line Pipe products across key regions.
- Analyze detailed drilling and completion activity, rig counts, well types, project pipelines, and infrastructure developments.
- Track trade flows, import/export data, tariffs, and global steel market trends.
- Identify and interpret market signals, trends, and inflection points.
- Prepare and deliver concise, visually compelling reports and presentations for executive audiences.
- Collaborate with internal groups; working with Editing, Business Development, and Sales.
- Organize and conduct bespoke projects that support client strategic planning, scenario modeling, and investment evaluations.
- Bachelor’s degree in technical area (e.g., Engineering) and a degree or formal training in Business, Economics, or Finance. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in oilfield services, tubular products, or energy market analysis.
- Hands-on experience with OCTG and Line Pipe equipment, services, and supply chains.
- Deep understanding of oil and gas drilling and completion operations.
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel. Skilled in database manipulation and integration of multiple data sources. Proficient in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Ability to quickly recognize trends and establish correlations across datasets.
- Capable of transforming raw data into clear, executive-ready presentation formats.
- Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent listener and communicator who can distill complex findings into clear, actionable insights.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Experience in tubular manufacturing, distribution, or trading and Familiarity with global steel pricing, mill capacity, and raw material cost structures would be highly beneficial
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 with bonus
- Hybrid work model
- 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, which increases up to 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.