Research Analyst - Transaction advisory
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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The Role:
As a Research Analyst, you’ll join a newly formed team focused on delivering tailored commercial analysis to support project financing and transactions within the global power and renewables markets. The team's key responsibility will be to develop a comprehensive suite of transaction and valuation support solutions, building on our existing subscription services and providing clients with customised commercial due diligence.
The research analyst is expected to collaborate with our research groups to enhance models and data, contributing to developing bespoke offerings. Once the team is fully established, analyst responsibility will shift to managing and delivering these specialized projects. The role requires working closely with the project manager to ensure that each project is planned and executed to the highest quality, on time, and within budget.
Requirements:
Intellectual Curiosity & Collaboration:
Intellectually curious, collaborative, and highly organized, with a strong attention to detail.
Focused on delivering exceptional service to clients and committed to the continuous growth and improvement of our research.
Qualification/Experience:
Strong knowledge and experience in power and renewables markets, with a particular understanding of power plant technologies, operations, and economics.
Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques, and can effectively apply these to power and renewable assets to support advisory work on transactions and valuations within the sector
Work experience of 2-4 years with any - developer, consultancy/research provider, private equity, financial institutions, or another market/investment-focused organization
Exceptional analytical/quantitative skills, including experience in modelling or commercial analysis in power markets.
Comfortable working with large datasets, databases, and APIs, and familiar with tools like Python, SQL, and Power Query to handle and analyze data
Knowledge & Skills:
Proficiency in financial metrics and valuation techniques such as ROI, IRR, NPV, and multiples analysis.
Understanding of the M&A process, including due diligence, deal structuring, integration planning, and negotiation
Understanding of market trends, regulatory issues, and key drivers in power sector
Communication Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Fluency in additional European languages is an advantage
Career Development Growth opportunities:
We are committed to our employees' ongoing growth and development. As part of our team, you will have access to various career progression opportunities, including training, mentorship, and the chance to take on new challenges to expand your skill set.
Learning and development:
You will be encouraged to continuously build on your skills through formal training programs, industry certifications, and workshops. We invest in your professional development to help you stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving industry.
Collaborative culture: You will be able to work alongside experts across various domains within the company, which will help you develop a broad skill set and gain exposure to different business areas.
Mentorship and support: We provide mentorship and coaching to help you navigate your career path. You'll have the chance to learn from senior professionals and receive feedback to enhance your performance and reach your career goals.
Cross-functional exposure: Through collaboration with different teams, you will gain valuable cross-functional experience that can open doors to new opportunities in areas such as strategy, business development, or leadership.
Focus on work-life balance: We believe career development goes hand-in-hand with work-life balance. With flexible working hours and hybrid work options, you can focus on your professional growth while maintaining a healthy balance.
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Equal Opportunities
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