Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
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Wood Mackenzie Values
- 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
Wood Mackenzie is 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 leading specialists in over 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.
Wood Mackenzie Values
- 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
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Role Purpose
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 the regional to the global, our analysis helps shape our customers’ commercial strategies.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
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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.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for a Research Associate to join our team and support our Chemicals team within the Commodities segment. As a member of our Chemicals team, you will contribute to our research. Where you have been is important, but we are more interested in where you can go. You may be a recent graduate, looking for a career change, or returning to work after a break.
Diversity is at the core of our business
and we welcome applications from a range of academic or professional backgrounds. Wood Mackenzie has adopted a hybrid approach and we expect people to be present in our offices on 2 days per week. This maybe subject to change per company policy.Your application should showcase your enthusiasm for the sectors we cover and demonstrate your ability in the following areas, which we require daily at Wood Mackenzie.
- Research and data gathering – we identify and gather intelligence that feeds our industry expertise. We need inquisitive and passionate people with a keen eye for detail.
- Analysis – we provide market-leading research using this data/intelligence and form opinions for and tell stories to our customers. We need people with natural curiosity with the potential to become experts in their field and with the ability to articulate – both verbally and in writing – clear, insightful analysis.
- Internal engagement – we work with colleagues across the Wood Mackenzie business to deliver a compelling, integrated view of the commodities sector to customers through our cutting-edge products. For this, we need people who are as comfortable working collaboratively as they are independently and who have excellent interpersonal skills.
- External engagement – we proactively connect with our customers and contacts in the industries we serve, adding value and promoting the Wood Mackenzie brand. This requires people with the potential to become industry experts who have intellectual curiosity, passion, and excellent presentation skills.
- Leadership/ Improvement – at Wood Mackenzie, we are committed to transforming the way we power our planet. The energy transition is here and this impacts our customer base and how we serve them. We need colleagues with a change mindset, who are flexible, growth-orientated and proactive.
About You
You have a keen interest in chemical market dynamics, and you want to develop an in-depth understanding of how these markets underpin the natural resources industry and impact our everyday lives. You will have relevant experience, skills or knowledge that you can apply to the role, allowing you to contribute to our research from day one. Your existing knowledge will enhance our coverage as you develop your career.
- Keen interest in chemical market dynamics - as someone with a keen interest in chemical market dynamics, you want to understand how these markets impact the natural resources industry and our everyday lives. You can undertake analysis of the chemical markets to develop an integrated outlook. You can generate short-term and long-term forecasts by analysing market developments and contributing to regular research reports working as part of a global team.
- Analytical mindset and eye for detail - You're comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulating your findings clearly, and seeking to enhance your knowledge by asking thoughtful questions. You can develop compelling narratives from researched/ available data points to present a strong view of the current market scenario and write insightful commentary on the challenges and opportunities for the chemical markets. You can maintain and develop data models, methodology and other intellectual property related to the industry. You have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, which helps you present your findings in a visually compelling way.
- Highly adaptive team player - you thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about the opportunity to work cross-functionally on a variety of tasks. You can work independently or as part of a team, generating ideas and striving to be the best in class.
- Excellent communication skills - Your strong command of English, both written and spoken, allows you to communicate effectively in the globalised commodity market. You can support with client engagement and showcase the ability to understand and execute client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner.
Expectations
- Growth mindset - taking the initiative to learn new skills, seeking out feedback and actively applying what has been learned in the workplace.
- Change agility - maintaining high performance through disruption and change.
- We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment. This is subject to change per company policy.
- This is a full-time role.
Diversity is at the core of our business
and we welcome applications from a range of academic or professional backgrounds.Hear what our team has to say about working with us: https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.govIf you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
