Market Analyst at SGS North America Inc. in Los Angeles, California

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SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.




Job Description




SGS INSPIRE is a data and information service that provides expertise in the areas of fuel quality, vehicle emissions, energy and transportation. Our in-depth analysis of legislation and market in combination with fuel sampling data provides a detailed overview about fuel quality worldwide. Working as a member of our Analysis team, you will conduct research on developments within the fuel sectors and contribute to the production of reports.




More specifically, you will:

• Monitor, research, analyze and report on developments within the following sectors: conventional fuels, alternative and transition fuels, aviation fuels, marine fuels and vehicle data as it pertains to emissions and ESG;


• Perform technical analysis of fuel quality data, e.g. analyze trends in manganese content in gasoline, biodiesel content in diesel;


• Respond promptly to client requests concerning fuel quality, evolution and contamination;


• Maintain and update reports on various industry topics;


• Be the technical lead in scope research projects and contribute to the team's larger projects as a subject matter expert;


• Research and stay informed about the latest developments, within the defined scope of coverage, in relation to energy for transport and generate new ideas for reports, news or studies;


• Identify new potential clients;


• Assist with renewable energy demand modelling.

• A minimum of 5 years working in the energy or transportation sector;


• Excellent knowledge of English, Russian and another European language is a requirement;


• Understanding of global and European developments in energy sector, especially in relation to transport fuels, policy and legislation;


• Familiar with general European legislation including non EU policy such as Russian initiatives regarding renewable energy, energy transition, fuel quality and alternative fuels, climate change and environmental limits;


• Able to understand the chemical composition of fuels and compare it with legislated quality requirements;


• Be able to analyze large datasets.