Maritime Analyst - Gas Markets

As a Maritime Analyst specialising in the GAS sector, you will be responsible for providing market intelligence, fleet analysis, and operational insights within the global LPG and LNG shipping sector. This role focuses on analysing both LPG and LNG vessel fleets, trade flows, freight rates, and chartering activity to support commercial, operational, and strategic decision-making. You will support decision-making for stakeholders across shipping, energy, finance, and risk management by delivering reports, forecasts, and strategic assessments. Whilst monitoring supply-demand dynamics, vessel deployment, and regional LPG and LNG trade patterns, to assess the impact of regulatory, environmental, and geopolitical developments on LPG and LNG shipping markets. By leveraging maritime data platforms, forecasting models, and market reports, you will deliver actionable insights and recommendations to optimise fleet utilisation, chartering strategies, and investment decisions for banks, finance companies and ship owners investing in the LPG and LNG shipping sector. Duties and Requirements • Monitor global LPG and LNG shipping markets, including fleet capacity, vessel deployment, and trade patterns • Analyse trends in regional LPG and LNG trades and evaluate impacts on vessel utilisation and asset deployment • Track LPG and LNG supply-demand dynamics, freight rates, and chartering activity • Conduct comparative market analyses and benchmarking to support valuation conclusions • Monitor fleet availability, newbuilding deliveries, scrapping activity, and charter contracts • Attend meetings and shipping industry conferences to represent the company and gather insights • Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and economic indicators affecting valuations • Gather, clean and improve the quality, accuracy, and analytical capabilities of the proprietary company database • Perform daily maintenance of the bespoke database, ensuring compliance with company procedures • Maintain and enhance existing modelling systems, including mathematical methodologies and procedures • Provide day-to-day analytical support to the Sales and Account Management teams • Respond to client queries regarding Veson’s methodology and data outputs • Assist the analyst team with development of new products and services • Collaborate with other Valuation teams, Development and Product teams to ensure alignment on projects and priorities • Support client decision-making with scenario modelling and risk mitigation strategies • Provide insight into the financial implications of vessel investment, chartering, and lifecycle management • Stay updated on international regulations affecting LPG and LNG shipping (IMO emissions standards, environmental compliance, safety regulations) • Provide forward-looking forecasts and scenario modelling to support commercial, operational, and investment strategies • Generate high-quality content for the Press team to support marketing and media outreach • Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders • Build and maintain complex data models in Excel • Translate technical data into actionable business and operational insights Education and Experience Requirements • Degree in Maritime Studies, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field • 2–4 years of relevant experience in LPG/ LNG shipping, energy shipping markets, maritime analytics, or shipping finance • Strong knowledge of LPG/LNG vessel operations, fleet management, and global LPG/ LNG trade flows • Strong Microsoft office skills including advanced excel • Fluent in Norwegian and English; additional languages are an asset • Ability to travel up to c20% Knowledge, Key Skills and Abilities • Strong mathematical, quantitative and qualitative analysis skills • Excellent skills in data visualization and reporting • Lateral thinking, ability to interpret complex data • Excellent attention to detail with a focus on d