Research Associate

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure. Now, more than ever, 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.

Wood Mackenzie’s services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie’s team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover 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

**Company**

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 over 1,900 employees in 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.

**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 regional to global, our analysis helps shape our customers’ commercial strategies. Our analysts are instrumental in **Wood Mackenzie’s purpose to transform the way we power our planet**.**

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**

Where you have been is important, but we are more interested in where you can go. We’re looking for Associates with a genuine passion for energy and natural resources who have the potential to grow at Wood Mackenzie.

You may be a recent graduate, looking for a career change, or returning to work after a break.
- ** 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 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 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**

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