Principal – Commercial Analyst (Gas & LNG)

Climate17 is supporting a specialist energy markets consultancy in the appointment of a Principal – Commercial, with a particular focus on gas and LNG markets.

This is a senior, client-facing opportunity for an experienced energy markets professional who combines deep market knowledge with strong commercial judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to independently lead complex consulting projects.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-value advisory work, developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the business.

Our client is looking for someone who can bring credible market perspectives, confidently engage with clients and support the development of more junior colleagues. The role offers considerable autonomy, with the opportunity to take ownership of specific commercial, technical or strategic areas depending on individual expertise and business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Independently manage and deliver consulting projects, including large, complex assignments of strategic importance.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle, ensuring consistent quality, robust analysis and high standards of delivery.
• Lead complex client deliverables and manage technical and commercial questions independently.
• Apply deep gas and LNG market expertise to provide commercially relevant insights and recommendations.
• Ensure project outputs are aligned with the consultancy's market perspectives and analytical approach.

Commercial Development & Client Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a credible and trusted adviser.
• Contribute to business development, sales activities and the identification of new commercial opportunities.
• Understand client priorities, market developments and commercial value drivers.
• Communicate complex market dynamics clearly and confidently to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Support the development and enhancement of advisory products and services.

Leadership & Business Development

• Work closely with the leadership team, taking increasing ownership of defined areas of business development and strategic delivery.
• Contribute to business planning and initiatives that support measurable commercial growth.
• Support the development of colleagues through mentoring, knowledge sharing and, where relevant, line management.
• Lead internal projects that improve service delivery, analytical capabilities or operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development of specialist market knowledge and analytical frameworks.
• Strengthen the consultancy's external profile through thought leadership, market commentary, networking and client engagement.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Deep expertise in gas and LNG markets, with the technical and commercial understanding required to advise clients confidently and support analytical teams.
• Proven experience independently managing complex consulting, advisory or commercially focused projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex energy market topics clearly and engage effectively with clients.
• Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of the factors influencing client decisions and value creation.
• A proactive, independent approach to project delivery and problem-solving.
• The ability to combine market knowledge, analytical insight and strategic thinking.
• Experience contributing to client relationship management, business development or sales activities.
• The credibility and leadership presence to guide colleagues, influence senior stakeholders and contribute to business decisions.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills, with the ability to support the development of junior team members.
• A genuine interest in energy markets and enthusiasm for working closely with clients.

Experience working with subscription-based research, analytics or advisory services would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

Leadership & Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Accountability: Takes ownership of important projects and delivers on commitments.
• Executive presence: Communicates with confidence, clarity and authority, including in challenging client-facing situations.
• Strategic thinking: Connects market developments and analytical insights with commercial opportunities.
• Team leadership: Supports colleagues, shares expertise and encourages high standards.
• Commercial initiative: Identifies opportunities to create value for clients and the wider business.
• Thought leadership: Contributes informed perspectives that strengthen the organisation's position in the energy market.

Career Development

Our client recognises that senior professionals bring different strengths and ambitions, and the Principal position can be tailored accordingly.

The role offers the opportunity to develop as a well-rounded commercial leader, combining project delivery, client relationships, business development and team management, or to build deeper specialisation as a recognised market expert and thought leader.

In either direction, the emphasis will be on increasing ownership, accountability and measurable contribution to the business.