Research Analyst - NGLs

In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure.  Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight.

Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors.

Wood Mackenzie’s services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy.  A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie’s team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover the entire supply chain.

Wood Mackenzie 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

Company

Wood Mackenzie are the global research, analytics, and consultancy business powering the natural resources industry. For 50 years, we have been providing the quality data, analytics, and insights our customers rely on to inspire their decision making.

Our dedicated oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining sector teams are located around the world and deliver a variety of projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends.

We have over 1,900 employees in 30 locations, serving customers in nearly 80 countries. Together, we inspire and innovate the markets we serve – providing invaluable intelligence to help our customers overcome the toughest challenges, and make strategic decisions that will, ultimately, accelerate the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.

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Role Purpose

We monitor key events and conduct research to produce thought-provoking reports, data models, and presentations. From asset valuation to corporate reports, from market supply-demand research to price-forecasting, and from the regional to the global, our analysis helps shape our customers’ commercial strategies. Our analysts are instrumental in Wood Mackenzie’s purpose to transform the way we power our planet.

We also support bespoke consulting projects, diving deeper into our data to answer unique questions. We help our Sales team retain and win new business by spending time with customers and answering questions that matter to them. We work closely with colleagues in our Data and Product functions to maintain the quality of our published data and to deliver content via our growing Lens platform.

Through carrying out primary research, responding to customer questions, and presenting to industry stakeholders, you will build relationships and a network of contacts at key operators, national bodies, and other relevant institutions. Over time you will gain specialist knowledge and develop the skills you require to progress your career at Wood Mackenzie.

Main Responsibilities

Wood Mackenzie is seeking several enthusiastic Research Analysts to join our Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs), Refining, and Midstream Asset teams in the Oils & Chemicals practice.

Our Asset Monitoring teams monitor, model and forecast dynamics of the short-term North American NGLs and Refining markets and articulate timely and impactful insights to clients.

You will have relevant experience, skills and knowledge that you can apply to the role, allowing you to contribute to our research from day one. As you develop your career, you will strengthen a broad range of skills, including data, market expertise, and client interactions, in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to complex and high-quality analysis and modelling, write market reports, and actively engage with customers. You will work closely with and learn from experienced regional analysts in various locations.

These are full-time Research Analyst roles, based in Mexico City.

Your application should showcase your enthusiasm for the sectors we cover and demonstrate your ability in the following areas, which we require daily at Wood Mackenzie.

General core capabilities:

• Research and data gathering – we identify and gather intelligence that feeds our industry expertise. We need inquisitive and passionate people with a keen eye for detail.
• Analysis - we provide market-leading research using this data/intelligence and form opinions for, and tell stories to, our customers. We need people with natural curiosity with potential to become experts in their field, and with the ability to articulate – both verbally and in writing – clear, insightful analysis.
• Internal engagement – we work with colleagues across the Wood Mackenzie business to deliver a compelling, integrated view of the natural resources sector to customers through our cutting-edge products. For this, we need people who are as comfortable working collaboratively as they are independently and who have excellent interpersonal skills.
• External engagement – we proactively connect with our customers and contacts in the industries we serve, adding value and promoting the Wood Mackenzie brand. This requires people with the potential to become industry experts who have intellectual curiosity, passion, and excellent presentation skills.
• Continuous improvement – at Wood Mackenzie, we are committed to transform the way we power our planet. The energy transition is here, and this impacts our customer base and how we serve them. We need colleagues with a change mindset, who are flexible, growth-orientated and proactive.

Specific role requirements:

• Maintain the ongoing quality of our NGLs and Oil Monitoring products. This includes a deep understanding of visual and infrared measurement collection, database storage, and customer datasets.
• Research and organize technical documentation (permits, media articles, regulations, company records, etc.) on regional and global NGLs infrastructure and oil infrastructure.
• Develop expertise on our remote sensing network and apply that expertise to generate and improve upon our oil and NGLs offerings. You will work closely with your team to maximize data integrity, provide focused research, and optimize operational processes.
• Attain an in-depth understanding of our current pipeline flow modelling processes, but more importantly, you will explore new ways to improve those processes using advanced analytics and statistical packages.
• Improve and integrate AI machine learning models providing speed to market and sensor monitor expansion.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of existing tools and procedures.
• Analyse imagery, storage data, transportation flows, and other market information to deliver unique insights to our clients.
• Collaborate with fellow analysts to provide consistent and reliable reporting and analysis of operational events.
• Take part in regular client engagement, either via email, virtual and F2F interactions

Diversity is at the core of our business and we welcome applications from a range of academic or professional backgrounds. Wood Mackenzie has adopted a hybrid approach, and we expect people to be present in our offices 2 days per week.

About you

You have a keen interest in commodity market dynamics, and you want to develop an in-depth understanding of how these markets underpin the natural resources industry and impact our everyday lives.

You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which have been proven in your academic and/or work experience to date. You are comfortable collecting, structuring and interpreting large data sets, articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner. You are curious and seek to clarify and enhance your knowledge by asking thoughtful questions. You also have a flair for writing and communication and confidence in presenting to an audience.

You are a highly adaptive team player and embrace fast-paced environments with frequent change. You are excited to be part of a team that gives you opportunities to work cross-functionally on a variety of tasks. You can work independently and as part of a global and regional team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be best in class.

You have an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of at least one other language would be an advantage. You also have an excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, and some exposure to programming (preferably with Python or R).

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

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.  

Find out more at HRenquiries@woodmac.com