Commercial Analyst

Shanghai, Shanghai, cn on site Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted February 10, 2026 Last posted February 10, 2026
Job description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. 

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining detailed position summary for respective business unit
  • Compiling daily profitability reports enabling traders and brokers to determine how market moves are impacting their positions
  • Contributing to the weekly summary to Board on P&L movement
  • Ensure all deals have an accurate Mark to Market.
  • Maintain, calculate and issue daily price exposure to the Matrix
  • Maintain profit / loss reporting to ensure these are accurate at all times.
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis as required by brokers, traders, marketers and management

Personal Characteristics

  • Results oriented and demonstrably commercial
  • Incisive and accurate judgment
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Outstanding communication and relationship management skills
  • Global outlook. Able to work across organizational and cultural boundaries
  • Team player, with an open non-political style and a high level of personal integrity
  • Energetic, resilient and resourceful, with an ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Creativity and problem solving 

Vitol Asia is committed to providing equal opportunities to all staff. Globally, Vitol seeks to conduct its business in accordance with the UN Global Compact’s ten principles, including those on human rights, one of which is to “Ensure a diverse and inclusive work place, where possible, free from discrimination regardless of age, gender, race, cultural heritage, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.”

Only successful candidates will be notified.

  • Graduate degree with an excellent academic record, preferably in an analytical discipline
  • Strong quantitative and analytical capability and comfort with Excel
  • Clear understanding of accounting and valuation concepts
  • Additional language skills, an advantage
  • Proficiency with VBA, Python, and R/Matlab would be an additional advantage
  • Vitol is an international company with offices across all continents 
  • You will work in a flat and approachable organization
About this role

Summary

Analyze market data, prepare profitability reports, support trading decisions, ensure accurate P&L and deal valuation

Job title

Commercial Analyst

Experience level

graduate degree

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Shanghai, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ExcelaccountingvaluationVBAPythonR

Preferred skills

VBAPythonRMatlab

Specializations

profitability analysismarket analysisfinancial reportingenergy trading
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Shanghai, China

On-site City