Oil Analyst - Geneva/Zug

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global, multi-strategy investment Firm with over $21 billion in assets under management. We are a diversified business, with global breadth and depth. Our Firm has a clear mission: To consistently deliver uncorrelated returns in all market environments. Today, BAM employs more than 160 portfolio managers and 1,200 investment professionals across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are active across six investing strategies: Equities Long/Short, Equities Arbitrage, Macro, Commodities, Systematic, and GrowthEquity. We also have a dedicated private investment team, BAM Elevate, and a standalone equities unit, Corbets Capital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Balyasny Asset Management is looking for an exceptional Analyst to work on an Oil portfolio team in Switzerland - open to Geneva or Zug. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at a leading hedge fund, offering hands-on experience at the intersection of fundamental investing and data analysis. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of the trajectory and triumph of our oil trading activities

Overview

Support an oil trading team through fundamental analysis, quantitative modelling, risk monitoring, and trade execution. The role translates market data and supply-demand balances into actionable views across derivative markets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain oil supply-and-demand balances.
• Analyse refinery runs, inventories, vessel movements, arbitrage economics, weather, power demand, and macro drivers.
• Develop trade views across cracks, time spreads, geographical spreads, crude spreads, and flat price.
• Build and enhance Python, SQL, and Excel models, dashboards, and trading signals.
• Monitor P&L, positions, exposures, and daily risk.
• Produce concise market commentary and communicate trade ideas clearly.

Requirements

• Between 5-7 years of experience
• Degree in economics, finance, engineering, maths, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Relevant experience in oil including fuel oil and crude
• Strong understanding of physical oil markets, supply-demand fundamentals, and derivatives.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commercial judgement.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Must be based in Geneva or Zug

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, inclusive of performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Pathways for professional growth and career development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged.
• Opportunity to be part of building a great business where your efforts are recognized and valued.