Research Analyst – Refining and Oil Markets Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Wood Mackenzie are the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have been providing the quality data, analytics, and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.
Our dedicated oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends.
We have over 1,900 employees in 30 locations, serving customers in nearly 80 countries. Together, we inspire and innovate the markets we serve – providing invaluable intelligence to help our customers overcome the toughest challenges, and make strategic decisions that will, ultimately, accelerate the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.
We monitor key events and conduct research to produce thought-provoking reports, data models, and presentations. From asset valuation to corporate reports, from market supply-demand research to price forecasting, and from regional to global, our analysis helps shape our customers’ commercial strategies. Our analysts are instrumental in Wood Mackenzie’s purpose to transform the way we power our planet.
We also support bespoke consulting projects, diving deeper into our data to answer unique questions. We help our Sales team retain and win new business by spending time with customers and answering questions that matter to them. We work closely with colleagues in our Data and Product functions to maintain the quality of our published data and to deliver content via our growing Lens platform.
Through carrying out primary research, responding to customer questions, and presenting to industry stakeholders, you will build relationships and a network of contacts at key operators, national bodies, and other relevant institutions. Over time you will gain specialist knowledge and develop the skills you require to progress your career at Wood Mackenzie.
Job Description
The Global Analyst Team sit within Wood Mackenzie’s Commodities division, covering industries across the Chemicals, Oil & Gas and Metals & Mining sectors. We monitor key events and conduct research to produce thought-provoking reports, data models, and presentations.
We also support bespoke consulting projects, diving deeper into our data to answer unique questions. We help our Sales team retain and win new business by spending time with customers and answering questions that matter to them. We work closely with colleagues in our Data and Product functions to maintain the quality of our published data and to deliver content via our growing Lens platform.
Through conducting primary research, responding to customer questions, and presenting to industry stakeholders, you will build relationships and a network of contacts at key operators, national bodies, and other relevant institutions. Over time you will gain specialist knowledge and develop the skills you require to progress your career at Wood Mackenzie.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for an Analyst to work as part of our Research team covering Refining and Oil markets. Key responsibilities include:
- Analysing assets and market developments. Generating forecasts on what will happen in the short-term and the long-term.
- Connecting and building relationships with clients to inform their analysis and strategies.
- Collaborating with colleagues covering other sectors to generate an integrated view of the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
- Writing insightful commentary on the challenges and opportunities for the commodities they cover, specifically around the energy transition, oil-petrochemical integration and the drive towards sustainability.
- Supporting efforts to improve current internal processes.
You have a keen interest in commodity market dynamics and want to develop an in-depth understanding of how these markets underpin the natural resources industry and impact our everyday lives.
You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which have been proven in your academic and/or work experience to date. You are comfortable collecting and interpreting data and articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner. You are curious and seek to clarify and enhance your knowledge by asking thoughtful questions. You also have a flair for writing and communication and confidence in presenting to an audience.
You are a highly adaptive team player and embrace fast-paced environments with frequent change. You are excited to be part of a team that allows you to work cross-functionally on various tasks. You can work independently and as part of a global and regional team, generating ideas you want to share. How you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class.
You have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of at least one other language would be an advantage. You also have an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
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Additional Information
“Wood Mackenzie is a place where we are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment which encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
Wood Mackenzie values everyone’s contribution and helps them reach their full potential while sustaining an organisational culture of health and well-being.
Our core values are:
- Inclusive – we succeed together
- Trusting – we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused – we accelerate change
- Curious – we turn knowledge into action
We understand the importance of bringing your whole self to work and to achieving balance between work, family and other life commitments. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements to enable the greatest spectrum of talent to contribute to Wood Mackenzie's success.
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