Research Analyst - Upstream Oil & Gas

Company Description
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.

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our Canada Upstream Team in Calgary. 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.
This role is full-time and designated as Band F Upstream Research Analyst.
About The Role
You will join a team of analysts and subject matter experts that provide comprehensive and thought-provoking research on the upstream industry. You will be adept at valuing oil and gas assets and understand the key issues that inform that valuation. You will also form opinions on corporate strategies, business environment, exploration, M&A deals, petroleum economics, emissions forecasts, government energy policy and regional geopolitics.
You will be able to prioritise what matters to clients and the team, having regular interaction with senior business stakeholders. You will ensure that we embrace new technologies or techniques to improve data processes and workflow. You will also work with client management and consulting to generate new research, sales and consulting opportunities.
Qualifications
About you and how you can excel in this role
You are passionate about upstream oil and gas and you are developing an in-depth understanding of the energy sector. You have an analytical mindset and an eye for detail, which has been proven in your academic and work experience to date. You are comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulating your findings in a clear and insightful manner. You also have a flair for writing and communication.
You Possess The Following Core Competencies

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and develop relationships with people at all levels in an organization
• Structured thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• A relevant educational background, ideally in either Engineering/Geosciences or Business/Economics
• Prior relevant work experience in the offshore upstream sector: at least two years at an oil and gas company, upstream service company or in energy finance
• Prior experience with petroleum economics, financial valuation, data visualisation and commercial modelling
• A passion for driving discussion and/or thinking on energy supply and assessing emissions

Your long-term aspiration is to be an influential subject matter expert setting the industry agenda. You are looking for a role where you can build on your existing knowledge and learn from others in a collaborative, commercial and client-centric environment. You also enjoy sharing what you have learnt with others. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be best in class.
If you are looking for a role where you can make positive impact on business results, your own team and those around you, apply now.
Additional Information
WoodMackenzie is an equal opportunities employer.
We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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