Renewable Fuels Market Analyst (Asia)
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Market Analyst to provide commercial intelligence and independent market coverage for renewable fuels across Asia, with a primary focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The successful candidate will analyse regional supply, demand, feedstocks, trade flows, margins and pricing developments. Working closely with traders and international stakeholders, the individual will translate market, policy and regulatory changes into clear commercial insights and actionable trading recommendations. Key Responsibilities Lead market analysis for SAF and HVO across Asia, covering supply, demand, pricing, margins and market outlook.
Build and maintain regional supply-and-demand balances, including production, utilisation, feedstock requirements, product output and trade flows.
Monitor producer activity, plant operations, imports, exports and vessel movements.
Assess market developments and translate them into commercial implications and potential trading opportunities.
Maintain market balances for Used Cooking Oil (UCO), tallow, palm oil and other relevant renewable feedstocks.
Develop and improve production-cost, margin and competitiveness models for SAF and HVO.
Incorporate duties, incentives, regulatory requirements and policy assumptions into commercial analysis.
Align regional market assumptions with global balances and collaborate with traders and analysts across international markets.
Evaluate the effects of policy, certification, regulatory and operational developments on demand, trade flows, margins and competitiveness.
Produce market reports, dashboards, presentations and trader-facing analytical tools.
Respond independently to non-routine market questions and support commercial decision-making.
Improve data-management and reporting processes through automation, analytical tools and artificial intelligence.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Environmental Studies or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in renewable fuels, biofuels, feedstocks, agriculture-linked commodities, market analysis, trading support or commercial analytics.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage market coverage or analytical projects.
Good understanding of renewable-fuel markets, feedstock economics, government policies and regional trade dynamics.
Experience developing supply-and-demand balances, margin models and commercially focused market analysis.
Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to convert complex information into practical recommendations.
At least intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of Power BI, Python or similar data-analysis and visualisation tools.
Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with commercial teams across different regions.