Research Analyst

Research Analyst – Wood Mackenzie Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. With over 50 years of experience and a network of more than 2,400 experts across 30 locations, we empower customers to make confident decisions through real‑time analytics, consultancy, and thought leadership. Company 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 Wood Mackenzie is seeking a talented and driven Research Analyst to join the Oil Production Forecasting team within our growing Commodity Trading Analytics (CTA) group. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative individual who is passionate about energy markets, data, and forecasting and who wants to help develop and grow an exciting product line. The forecasting team operates within the broader CTA oils group, providing near‑real‑time insights, analytics, modeling, and supply forecasting expertise. You will support clients, prospects, and internal stakeholders, gaining deep exposure to petroleum research and global supply dynamics. Main Responsibilities Maintain and update country‑level oil supply forecasts at the field and basin level. Process satellite imagery and other signals to create market‑relevant indicators. Support the development and improvement of Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary production forecasting models. Conduct data collection, verification, and quality assessment, often dealing with complex or hard‑to‑obtain datasets. Blend quantitative data with real‑time news flow to enhance analytical outputs and market insights. Contribute to customer‑facing reports and publications on supply trends and market shifts. Support and provide backup coverage for the U.S. Crude Oil Production Report, Canadian Crude Oil Production Report, and the High Frequency Oil Production Monitor. Learn and utilise Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary datasets to better understand market interactions and supply movements. About You and How You Can Excel in the Role You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. You enjoy synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources quickly and efficiently, often incorporating insights from prior events. You are naturally sceptical of external data sources and adept at distinguishing useful signals from noise. You have experience forecasting hydrocarbon supply and are familiar with oil market supply and demand fundamentals. You show initiative by researching and solving new problems with minimal guidance. You can learn established processes carefully, with strong attention to detail, while also identifying ways to improve and evolve current workflows. You are a super‑user of Excel and have basic experience working with databases. You are interested in a role that balances quantitative analysis with writing tasks. You are fascinated by current events, global markets, and economic trends. Equal Opportunities Wood Mackenzie is an equal opportunities employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or disability. If 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. For more information on your rights under the law, visit Employment type: Full‑time  Seniority level: Entry level  Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology  Industries: Information Services #J-18808-Ljbffr