Research Analyst - Natural Gas Markets

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.

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• Inclusive – we succeed together
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• Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
• Future Focused – we accelerate change
• Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Summary

Leading analysis and client engagement for Northeast gas supply, and Certified Natural gas. Leading GPCM modelling (gas production, pipeline and storage capacity utilization) for NAGS.

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’s North America Gas Research team provides industry-leading fundamentals analysis and commercially relevant insights covering the North American natural gas market. We are looking for an Analyst to work as part of this Research team covering North America natural gas markets. This analytical role in the North America Gas team is pivotal to the success of the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering in-depth, high quality Gas Market analysis, including working with our Upstream teams to forecast supply, supply-demand balancing and regional gas flow analysis. This role will also be the team's primary user for Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary supply forecasting model and contribute significantly to the team’s short- and long-term gas forecasts. The role holder will collaborate with the team to help publish written reports and presentations for clients on the WoodMac portal (www.woodmac.com).

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.

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.

• 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.

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 will have relevant experience, skills or knowledge that you can apply to the role, allowing you to contribute to our research from day one. Your existing knowledge will enhance our market research coverage as you develop your career.

You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which have been proven in your academic and/or work experience to date. You have experience working with statistical models and large data sets and are comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner. Preferred candidates will have experience in Canadian gas market fundamentals analysis, database use and programming languages.

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 give 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 a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

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 

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