Part Time Student Researcher Analyst-latin America

Company DescriptionWood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.Hear what our team has to say about working with us:We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companiesAt the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.**Job Description**:**Time commitment: We are seeking a current student who can work approximately 20 hours per week (part-time) for 10 months.****Expected start date: immediate****Role purpose**The Power and Renewables Intern (P&R) will support the team by researching and analysing information for regular subscription reports on the Latin American P&R markets. This includes collecting, processing, and formatting data and research material, and contributing to the analysis for insights. The intern will also actively enhance research, update processes, and take a proactive role by contributing ideas and learnings.**Responsibilities**- Track solar, wind, and storage Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), tenders, and turbine orders information from public sources for our databases.- Support project status, news, and M&A tracking when required.- Provide support to update the quarterly company financial database.- Develop knowledge to support the development of the Mexico power market report.- Check the alignment of our databases within our new global and interconnected interface.- Support the written analysis of insights based on the data and knowledge gathered through research.**Qualifications**:**Competencies**- Comfortable working with large datasets in Excel and able to extract findings from such data.- Good quantitative understanding and ability to transform data results into market context.- Proactive approach and ability to plan and execute his/her own work in order to achieve the goals set by his/her team leader and colleagues.- Analytical and report-writing skills.- Able to effectively communicate the key outputs of the research to the team, focusing the information for the target audience.- Proficiency in English is required.**Required Qualifications**- Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel.- Knowledge of Microsoft Power Query is a plus.- Knowledge of SQL is a plus.