Research Associate

Company Description

Wood 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.

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We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies

At 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 have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. 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.** Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a **Research Associate - Power and Renewables** to join Wood Mackenzie’s Asia Pacific Power and Renewables research team in India. This role will be part of our global Power & Renewables team which is a rapidly expanding and highly respected group of industry experts who produce market-leading research on onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage, power markets, electric vehicles, hydrogen and other emerging technologies.

This role has a broad scope to support research tasks across a range of energy and power technologies. You will have opportunities to work with industry thought leaders and develop knowledge and skills in data analysis, modelling, forecasting, writing and communication, technology assessment, finance and systems analysis.

You will be rotated through a number of data and research roles and gain exposure to colleagues working across the value chain. Key focus areas will include manufacturing and supply chains, renewable project investment and economics, policy analysis, and gathering data on key players in power markets. Responsibilities of the role will include the gathering and analysing data, identify market trends, drafting reports and deliverables, and contributing to cutting edge work on global energy transition trends.

Wood Mackenzie has a dynamic and expanding team in the Asia Pacific with offices spanning Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Australia, India and Southeast Asia. These diverse markets already dominate global electricity demand, are expected to contribute two thirds of future demand growth, and play a leading role in deployment of