Data Analyst

General Index (GX) delivers future-proof commodity prices. Our spot prices and forward curves are calculated algorithmically based on thousands of daily trades collated from 240+ data partners, using transparent and consistent methodologies and a compliant approach.  

Assessing over 5000 traded markets, built on over 1.2mn monthly trades, in crude oil, refined products, natural gas, compute, and energy transition. We democratize access to benchmarks that represent real market activity. We’re easy to use, with hassle-free integrations and straight-forward licensing - providing more choice to the industry. 
Trusted by market leaders including Bloomberg, BP, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Two Sigma, BASF, Rio Tinto, Wood Mackenzie, and ADNOC, we're providing the next generation of benchmark data for trading and analysis.  GX is seeking a full-time, Houston-based, Data Analyst to join the Product team.  

• Learn and understand the basics of commodity trading and the price assessment process.
• Work with the technical and markets teams to develop the assessment algorithms that underpin new and existing price benchmarks
• Build new tools and processes to support the business as it grows
• Provide operational and QA support for daily assessment processes
• Build and support processes to clean and normalize market data from our market sources

Typical daily activities will include: 

• Working with the markets team to capture requirements and implement price assessment algorithms
• Configuring pipelines within our core system to implement assessment processes
• Developing Python scripts and SQL queries to transform new trade and pricing data sources into our internal, normalized format
• Working with the markets team to support the daily assessment and QA processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, preferred
• Three or more years professional experience working with commodity markets data, preferred
• High level of numerical ability required, including strong familiarity with multivariate statistics
• Accuracy and attention to detail, and a solid appreciation of willingness to understand how this position’s responsibilities impact the business
• Solid Python programming experience, required. Python aptitude testing is part of the hiring process
• Understanding and passion for integrating AI into work processes, required. Experience with Claude Code, strongly preferred
• Demonstrable experience building complex SQL queries preferred
• Highly proficient working with Excel
• Teamworking skills, with the ability to work with the business to develop and implement technical solutions to improve operations
• Desire and ability to work with global teams to accomplish shared objectives
• Strong interest in commodity markets
• This is a full-time role, based in Houston, TX, with a four-day-per-week (Monday-Thursday) in-office requirement. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position
• This position is a full-time, office-based role
• Competitive base salary
• Private health and dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Mentoring support (as needed)
• Structured development, with a track record of internal promotion
• Positive and high-energy culture

Don't meet all the requirements? At GX we believe that professional development happens through teaching and learning from your peers and managers. Even if you’re uncertain about whether you have the experience we’re looking for, please apply if this position sparks your curiosity and you have a real interest or passion in what we are doing.  
 
A diversity of identity, perspective, and experience makes us stronger. We welcome you to apply to GX regardless of your background, age, gender, ethnicity, orientation, or ability.