Job Title: Energy Research Specialist
Management Level: 09- Specialist
Location: Gurugram
Must have skills: Understanding or interest in the energy (oil & gas) industry, including awareness of major industry challenges
Good to have skills: ; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.
Job Summary:
This position is part of the
Accenture Research global Energy team
, with a strong focus on the
Oil & Gas sector
. The Research Specialist will work closely with senior researchers and Accenture's Energy leadership, supporting global and regional priorities through cutting-edge research and insights. The individual will contribute to both
Thought Leadership (TL)
and
Client-focused Research (CFR)
, helping shape strategic viewpoints, guide client engagements, and enable competitive positioning for Accenture and its clients.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of research-based insights through structured market analysis, industry monitoring, and synthesis of relevant data and trends.
- Explore key industry themes such as energy transition, decarbonization, digital transformation, market dynamics, and geopolitical influences on the oil and gas sector.
- Assist in analyzing industry and company data using various research and visualization tools. Work with senior researchers to update internal models and produce client-ready outputs.
- Work with research leads and client teams across global markets to shape viewpoints, answer strategic questions, and contribute to publications or internal briefings.
- Help craft clear, compelling research outputs- ranging from slides to written summaries- suitable for leadership and client
Professional & Technical Skills:
“Hard” skills:
- Understanding or interest in the energy (oil & gas) industry, including awareness of major industry challenges
- Skilled in applying a range of research methodologies, including secondary data gathering, market and company profiling, strategic frameworks, and financial assessment.
- Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to make sense out of data, with ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret
- Comfortable using Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance research and content creation
- Ability to compile reports with clear storyline and results.
- Able to write in a clear, concise, and compelling way
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.
“Soft” skills:
- Problem solver approach to work
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in global, virtual, cross-cultural teams
- Ability to present research findings to senior audience.
- Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to work on multiple engagement.
Additional Information:
Reports to:
Research Associate Manager
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science or engineering.
- A full time master’s degree in business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus.
Work Experience:
- 5-8 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other business research organization or demonstrated equivalent skill.
Location:
Gurugram (preferably) or Bengaluru, India
Preferred start date:
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