Research Analyst- Energy Transition

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. The pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure, and companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight. Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors. Its services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years, the team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations covering the entire supply chain. 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 Job Description Working together with our other global Scenarios & Technologies team members, this role will be responsible for building and maintaining emerging market coverage in Latin America and Africa. You will update and develop Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary forecasts, rotating swiftly from market to market. You will conduct your own primary research to fill in gaps on hard‑to‑seek analysis in each market, contribute new views, insights and analytics as the market grows, and analyse and communicate qualitative and quantitative growth drivers for each market you cover. You will become a go‑to person within Wood Mackenzie to support internal stakeholders as they translate intelligence into business decisions, integrating your analysis with the rest of the team’s deliverables. You may also contribute to bespoke consulting projects on emerging markets and develop your own relationships with industry partners to test assumptions and represent Wood Mackenzie’s research in a high‑quality way to customers. Main responsibilities Produce regular analyses, written reports and insights on how each emerging market is adapting to the Energy Transition. Own and develop the analyses and written content with input from key stakeholders across regional and sectoral knowledge bases. Work with the Scenarios & Technologies team to update the analyses for faster transition scenarios and feed into our proprietary scenarios coverage. Present findings in market reports, industry insight pieces and in person via conference calls, webinars and conferences. Build a strong relationship with industry stakeholders in the emerging market space. Conduct high‑quality primary research with project developers, governments and investors on projects, costs, policy updates and market evolution. Strengthen the data apparatus through surveys, interviews, and secondary research. Refresh the analytical models with updated data on a regular basis. Provide high‑quality client service to research subscribers through responding to inquiries, one‑on‑one conversations, and special events. Collaborate with SMEs and internal stakeholders across Wood Mackenzie to support the creation of our content. Qualifications 1–3 years of knowledge and hands‑on experience of energy modelling of energy‑related markets, typically in Excel, with programs such as Python as a bonus. Previous work or academic experience in any of the following sectors: power and renewables, carbon policies, energy transition‑related novel technologies (nuclear, geothermal, hydrogen, energy storage, CCUS, biofuels, or soil farming). Strong familiarity with the policy landscape as it impacts the energy transition. Familiar with energy demand, technology adoption and technology cost modelling. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Capabilities to use both qualitative and quantitative methods to answer market questions. Self‑driven. Capable of switching between the roles of an individual contributor and a collaborator. Strong communication skills. Comfortable interacting with clients and industry stakeholders across different time zones and as part of a global team. An engaging nature, capable of connecting with co‑workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings. Passionate, with a deep intellectual curiosity, about the energy transition. #J-18808-Ljbffr