Research Manager

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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We are seeking to recruit a Research Manager to join our Upstream Oil & Gas Global Analyst research team in Gurgaon. Our dedicated 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 group of industry experts, you will lead a team of upstream associates in the delivery of the Global Upstream Service, including upstream asset coverage, data analysis and written content. You will support regional teams on product generation and insights across the globe. You will recruit, develop and retain the right people while establishing a supportive and dynamic team environment that champions attention to detail and excellence.

You will ensure a high level of quality in all content, data, systems or operations is consistently delivered by your team. In partnership with the managers of the Regional Research teams, you will ensure the efficient and timely delivery of our Global Upstream Service, which will include the update of asset data, valuations and written reports.

You will work closely with your team to set clear goals based on their development and business needs. You will collaborate with the Head of the Metals & Mining Global Analyst Team and the other Research Managers to build state-of-the-art hiring, onboarding and development processes.. You will work closely with senior experts across the business to build strong coaching relationships across the Global Analyst Team.

You will foster collaboration with other teams and maintain close alignment with Upstream stakeholders. You will ensure data integrity and best practices are followed. You will lead your team to further differentiate our analysis and advocate for the requisite data and resources to deliver a market-leading service.

You will embrace change and play a key role in the implementation of new working practices within your team and across the upstream business. Managing budgets, plans, policies and programmes related to your team will also be a focus.

About you and how you can excel in this role:

• You understand the value of data and expert insight for business decision-making and equally passionate about leadership and excellence.
• You have an analytical, commercial mindset and can formulate leading-edge analysis from a variety of data and information. This is coupled with your ability to communicate highly complex or technical information, delivering verbal and written messages that are easily understood. You have a good understanding of the energy sector gained in previous roles.
• You are keen to develop your management and leadership skills, having previously led or coached others or a small to mid-sized team. Playing a part in setting the business priorities, including the technical direction of your team, is important to you in how you lead, evaluate and develop your team of professionals.
• The people around you recognise your ability to develop others, building an environment in which colleagues thrive and deliver high-quality results. The way in which you work enables you to build effective, collaborative internal relationships and can influence at all levels in the company. You understand that diversity of experience and thought makes a difference and that working across different geographies requires cultural appreciation. You are highly productive and driven, striving to be best in class and setting the standard for others to follow. You are comfortable leading through change, focused on continuous improvement and play a key role in implementing better ways of working.
• You are passionate about what you do, and the quality of your work makes you credible with customers and able to engage at the senior level. You enjoy the development and implementation of modelling, problem-solving and process improvement. You are energised by asking questions and thinking creatively.
• You have a proven track of fostering strong working relationships including coaching, influencing and developing others around you. The way in which you work is highly productive and driven, striving to be best in class and setting the standard for others to follow. You are comfortable leading through change, focused on continuous improvement and play a key role in implementing better ways of working.

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