Research Associate

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That's why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years' experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers' decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Role Purpose:

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Upstream Global Analyst Team in Gurugram. Our oil and gas sector teams are located around the world and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets. Together, we work with a range of clients, including national and major oil companies, operators, investment banks, and institutional investors.

About the Role:

As part of a world-class team of oil and gas experts, you will monitor and assess key events and commercial developments in oil and gas. You will be comfortable and efficient at manipulating and analysing industry data from various sources. You will use this to produce high-quality research in the form of thought-provoking articles, presentations, and reports. You will develop a unique perspective and understanding of the oil and gas industry.

Over time, you will become adept at valuing oil and gas assets, and understand the key issues that inform that valuation. You will also begin to form opinions on corporate strategies, business environment, exploration, M&A deals, petroleum economics, government energy policy, and regional geopolitics.

You will build relationships and a network of contacts at key companies and bodies through your research and response to client queries. Your contribution to our industry-leading written reports, economic models, and presentations will be valued by the team and our clients.

You will have a keen eye for quality and take pride in your work. You will support the team in delivering its weekly and quarterly data sets to our clients and will take an active role in ensuring the data set's quality and timeliness.

Qualifications:

• A degree, preferably in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, or Finance.
• Strong analytical mindset with a keen interest in upstream oil and gas.
• Entry level position, but previous industry experience in upstream oil and gas, oilfield services, and energy finance is advantageous.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

About you and how you can excel in this role:

• You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which has been proven in your academic and work experience to date. You are comfortable collecting and interpreting data and articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner. You also have a flair for writing and communication. Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required.
• Your long-term aspiration is to be an influential expert setting the industry agenda leveraging data analytics. You are looking for a place where you can grow and learn from others in a collaborative, commercial, and client-centric environment.
• You are able to work independently and as part of a team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class.
• If you are curious about the upstream oil and gas industry and want to develop an in-depth understanding of the energy sector, new graduate applications are welcome.

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