Research Analyst- Natural Gas Liquids

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We are seeking a talented and driven Research Analyst to support and help grow our natural has liquids forecasting in North America. The role will be a part of a growing short-term analytics group and will support and work closely with various subject matter experts within the forecasting team. It is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative person who is looking to help develop and grow an exciting product line.

About the Day to Day Responsibilities of the Role

Wood Mackenzie’s short-term NGL group thrives on providing, near-real-time insights and analytics on the North America markets. The forecasting team operates within the broader NGL short-term and long-term group, providing analytics, modeling, and forecasting expertise. You will support clients, prospects and internal customers and grow to be a subject matter expert in NGL research and supply forecasting.

You will maintain US and Canada level NGL forecasts at the gas processing and basin level and will produce customer-facing reports and publications. The role will work closely with the short-term NGL analyst team, focused on providing insights and content to the NGL industry. The position will blend quantitative data with real-time news flow to help create a more accurate oil forecasting model.

You will learn and utilize Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary data sets to understand market interactions and movements. On a daily and weekly basis, you will support the broader NGL team, focusing on product-level supply demand/balances, waterborne movements of ethane, propane and butane cargoes and tracking the level of US ethane rejection. Additionally, you will contribute to client-facing engagements, answering queries and presenting our NGL outlook.

The position and salary for the role will be dependent of the level of NGL industry expertise and analytical experience. Internal candidates will only be considered as a lateral move.

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Qualifications

About You and How You Can Excel in this Role

The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about energy and data with a drive to innovate and grow. The following qualities would be advantageous for any potential candidate:

• You enjoy synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative data from a variety of sources quickly and efficiently, often assimilating facts from prior events.
• You have a natural skepticism regarding the initial veracity of external news, data, and information sources, are adept at distinguishing useful signals from irrelevant noise, and naturally, compare and contrast multiple information sources before arriving at conclusions.
• You have experience forecasting hydrocarbon supply and are familiar with NGL market supply and demand fundamentals.
• You show initiative through researching and tackling new problems with little guidance from others.
• You have the ability to learn established processes and procedures carefully, with attention to detail, while also an ability to improve and evolve current processes.
• You are a super-user of Excel and have basic experience with databases.
• You are interested in a job that balances quantitative data analysis with writing tasks.
• You are fascinated by reading about current events and global economic trends.
• You have a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Economics, or related.

Additional Information

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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