Energy Markets Analyst recruitment
Energy Markets Analyst
Location: Edinburgh
The Company
Wood Mackenzie is the most comprehensive source of knowledge about the world's energy and metals industries. We analyse and advise on every stage along the value chain - from discovery to delivery, and beyond - to provide clients with the commercial insight that makes them stronger. With more than 750 professionals in over 20 offices worldwide, we analyse the assets, markets and companies operating upstream and downstream; in oil, gas, coal, carbon, metals and power generation.
Role Purpose
Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Markets team is responsible for providing analysis across all fuels and all sectors of the global energy business. This analysis is delivered to clients as an integrated research offering which leverages Wood Mackenzie’s knowledge and expertise across the entire energy value chain.
The Energy Markets Analyst will form part of a global team responsible for developing long term energy supply and demand forecasts. These forecasts cover all fuels, including oil, gas, coal, nuclear and alternative energy sources such as renewables and biofuels. Specifically, the Energy Markets Analyst will be responsible for analysing and developing content for:
- Regional and country-level energy policy and regulatory trends
- Fuel-specific demand outlooks with commentary on inter-fuel dynamics
- Energy trade covering oil, gas, coal, and electricity
The successful candidate will have a keen interest in understanding and analysing energy demand drivers as well as inter-fuel dynamics. A strong understanding of the macroeconomic-energy demand relationship is required.
As the centrepiece of Wood Mackenzie’s integrated energy outlook, the successful candidate will have responsibility for aligning the Energy Markets Service forecasts with other research teams, including coal, gas, oil, power and metals. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach will be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders. There will be ample opportunity to add significant value to all aspects of the Energy Markets offering and to develop further in the role.
Main Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate sources of information to determine the long-term energy supply and demand outlook for a particular country
- Prepare data to populate and run the Energy Markets country model
- Provide written analysis to support the long-term energy supply and demand outlook
- Develop knowledge of the energy industry for regions and countries of responsibility
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Energy Markets offering
- Engage with clients and prospects to develop relationships and support business development activities
- Communicate with internal research groups to ensure alignment and integration
Knowledge and Experience
- Some experience in an energy-related field
- An understanding of methods used to forecast energy demand
- An interest in the energy business and the desire to grow into a recognised analytical expert
Key Competencies
- Excellent communication skills – particularly the ability to work in a regional team and interact with colleagues in multiple locations across all of Wood Mackenzie’s research groups
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Organisational and planning skills and the ability to manage own workload
- A serious commitment to excellence and meeting the standards which Wood Mackenzie prides itself upon