Research Associate - Gas and LNG
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For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.
Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.
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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.
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 LNG assets team, within our Gas & LNG research practice.
You will have responsibility for tracking the development of the Woodmac view, specifically related to LNG asset developments in Europe, Africa, Russia, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. This includes understanding and updating information on LNG regas projects, LNG supply projects, LNG contracts and LNG shipping.
You will need to be capable of operating autonomously but you will also require strong collaborative skills, as you will work with the regional gas markets and upstream teams on a variety of topics. You will create innovative reports, develop visualizations of our data sets and communicate our views to clients.
You will be a contributor to the update of our global LNG outlook and help develop our views on key LNG market trends. You will become comfortable articulating the supply and demand views and the broader short-term and long-term LNG outlook to clients and prospects. You will also support the creation of datasets for our Global Gas Model product and build scenarios of how the future LNG market will evolve.
Through research trips, client interactions and industry events you will build your network to understand the key topics and challenges in the industry. You will address these in your contribution to our regular deliverables and through development of specific informs, insights and webinars.
You will have relevant experience, skills and knowledge that you can apply to the role, allowing you to contribute to our research from day one. As you develop your career, you will strengthen a broad range of skills, including data, market expertise, and client interactions, in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to complex and high-quality analysis and modelling, write market reports, and actively engage with customers. You will work closely with and learn from experienced regional analysts in various locations.
This is a full-time Research Associate role, based in Gurugram OR Mumbai, India.
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.
General core capabilities:
- 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 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 natural resources 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.
- Continuous improvement – at Wood Mackenzie, we are committed to transform 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.
Specific role requirements:
- Build and develop high-quality research on the short-term LNG market, with a focus on demand and shipping.
- Forecast monthly gas and LNG demand for various countries, run complex models and ensure our view remains robust, up-to-date, and consistent.
- Participate in the creation of new demand models.
- Run our shipping models and drive enhancements to our methodologies.
- Identify and collect market research and data relating to these datasets, working with the data teams to ensure a high level of automation.
- Compile weekly commentary on LNG demand and LNG shipping. Contribute to our regular internal knowledge shares.
- Work with the broader gas & LNG teams (for regional and global consistency) or other commodity teams (like power, coal, carbon).
- Create content for the Monthly Outlook, participate to our monthly webinars.
- Take part in regular client engagement, either via email, virtual and F2F interactions
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 2 days per week.
About you
You have a keen interest in commodity 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 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, structuring and interpreting large data sets, 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 gives you opportunities to work cross-functionally on a variety of tasks. You can work independently and as part of a global and regional team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be 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, PowerQuery, and PowerPoint, and some exposure to coding.
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