About this role
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
Phillips 66 has been operating in the UK for over 65 years and we are as excited about our future as we are as proud of our past. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflects on who we are, the environment we create and how we work together.
Our company is built on values of safety, honour and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviours: We Work for the Greater Good; Cultivate an Environment of Trust; Seek Different Perspectives and Pursue Excellence.
Our employees are the heart of our success, and there is a reason why we continue to attract great talent. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organisation that makes everyone feel like they can bring their authentic self to work and be truly part of our team.
We are on an exciting journey, are you ready to join us?
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans.
Basic Function:
The Advisor, LPG Market Research provides market fundamentals, short/medium-term supply/demand analysis, and trader support for global LPG trading activities. This position will focus on market analysis for LPG cargo and vessel tracking, primarily supporting the London Trading region. Additionally, the role will handle ad hoc requests from Commercial Senior Management, trading desks, Chief Economist, Investor Relations, and Downstream. The Advisor, LPG Market Research develops a strong understanding of LPG pricing dynamics, S&D Modelling, including location spreads, time spreads, forward curves, seasonality, and arbitrage opportunities
Supply & Demand Modeling
- Maintain and enhance LPG supply and demand models, incorporating seasonal cycles, plant downtime, macroeconomic variables, and trade flows.
- Understanding of, and ability to model, Steam cracker economics
- Utilize import/export data, shipping fixtures, and national statistics to ensure model accuracy and acceptance by the trading organization.
Market Analysis & Trader Support
- Monitor global LPG trading positions and collaborate with traders to ensure full understanding of market exposure.
- Identify market anomalies and communicate potential impacts on physical and forward markets.
- Provide analytical support using fundamentals and macroeconomic data to develop a medium-term (6–12 months) market outlook.
- Develop predictive models leveraging fundamental and technical indicators.
External Intelligence & Cross-Barrel Analysis
- Engage with consultants, brokers, and industry sources to evaluate external market views and integrate insights into internal forecasts.
- Collaborate with other product desks to assess cross-barrel impacts of LPG market developments.
- Track geopolitical and regulatory factors influencing LPG trade flows and pricing.
Data Integration & Presentation
- Support data gathering and prepare presentation materials for internal stakeholders.
- Share knowledge across teams and drive improvements in forecasting methodologies.
- Contribute to ad hoc projects related to infrastructure changes, arbitrage economics, and market fundamentals.
Vessel & Cargo Tracking
- Use AIS and satellite tools to monitor LPG cargo movements, identifying grades, volumes, timings, and destinations.
- Integrate shipping data into supply/demand balances to inform trading decisions and optimize trade recommendations.
Identify market anomalies and communicate potential physical and forward market impacts to trading organization.
- Providing market analytical support for Commercial by using supply and demand modeling and macro-economic data to develop a medium term (6-12months) view of the market.
- Drawing on fundamental and technical data as appropriate to develop forward global market view predictive models.
- Working with 3rd party consultants and brokers to understand and evaluate their views on commodity movements and factor those into development of P66 market view.
- Communicating external study results and market views to assist traders with successful implementation of trading strategies.
- Understanding and communicating geopolitical and regulatory events/factors which may impact price movements.
- Providing support to information gathering process and developing presentation packages as needed.
- Sharing knowledge freely and improving peer group understanding of own niche markets. Driving improvement of existing forecast models.
- Providing support to ad-hoc projects and analysis around market fundamentals (including infrastructure changes) to support trade ideas.
- Gaining consensus and trust across multiple functional areas within and external to Commercial to build a common vision and direction.
Critical Skills/Leadership Criteria
Basic/Required:
- Hold the legal right to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis without restrictions or meet the relevant criteria for employer sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline desirable
- Relevant experience in commercial, trading or other relevant energy industry experience.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred:
- Intermediate level of proficiency coding in Visual Basic, Python and/or R
- Intermediate level of proficiency in SQL and Power BI visualization
- Intermediate level of proficiency with statistical modeling software, Access or other database software, and economic model development
- Working knowledge of Commercial trading businesses or global commodity trading
- Working knowledge of broader commodity markets (Crude, Gasoline, Distillates)
- Working knowledge of refining/petrochemicals
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
- Communicates Effectively - Communicates clearly and professionally, adapting style and content to different stakeholders.
- Plans, Organises and Delivers - Independently manages workload, prioritises effectively, and meets commitments in a demanding environment.
- Ensures Accountability - Takes ownership for outcomes, delivers reliably, and escalates issues appropriately.
- Manages Complexity with Sound Judgement - Applies structured thinking to complex operational or commercial situations and makes informed decisions
- Optimises Work Processes - Demonstrates strong attention to detail, follows controls, and continuously improves ways of working.
- Demonstrates Financial & Commercial Awareness - Understands the financial and commercial impact of decisions and applies this in day‑to‑day work.
- Adapts and Manages Change - Responds effectively to change, adjusting priorities and approaches as needed.
- Thinks Ahead and Innovates - Identifies opportunities to improve outcomes and supports longer‑term business objectives.
To be considered:
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date . Applications will be reviewed periodically throughout the advertising window. However, we may invite candidates who pass our screening process to selection events on a first-come, first-served basis and making offers of employment to people who are successful at those events, therefore we advise that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer