Upstream Research Analyst (Lower 48)

Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is a global research, analytics, and consultancy firm that powers the natural resource industry. For 50 years, we have offered high-quality data, analytics, and insights that our clients depend on to guide their decision-making processes.

Our specialized oil, gas & LNG, power & renewables, chemicals, metals & mining sector teams are spread around the world and manage various projects based on our analysis and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies, and economic indicators such as market supply, demand, and price trends.

We employ over 1,900 individuals across 30 locations, serving clients in nearly 80 countries. Collectively, we inspire and drive innovation in the markets we serve — providing invaluable intelligence to aid our clients in tackling their most difficult challenges and making strategic decisions that, ultimately, speed up the world's transition to a more sustainable future.

Job Description

We are in search of a Research Analyst to join our Lower 48 Upstream Research Team.

This position is strategically placed at the forefront of our Lower 48 upstream and commercial analysis. You will use your sturdy analytical foundation to develop perspectives on productivity and costs for the most active unconventional plays in the Lower 48. Your findings will form the foundation of our asset, supply, and play analysis of one of the world's most dynamic oil and gas producing regions.

US shale is a dynamic, constantly evolving sector, which can sometimes be challenging but also highly rewarding. You will use your network and data analytics to collect valuable insights and write reports that challenge conventional perspectives. You will have the opportunity to present these findings to a wide range of clients such as national and major oil companies, operators, investment banks and institutional investors.

About the role

You'll be part of a team of analysts and experts that produce views for the US Lower 48 and underpin our macro-level outlooks. You comprehend the core issues impacting the economic feasibility of unconventional plays and company developments. You're proficient at modelling subsurface and completions factors that influence the productivity of each play. You're capable of discussing the economic drivers of a play and its development technically.

You're highly resourceful and draw from a plethora of sources to contribute to your analysis. You are comfortable and efficient when manipulating data. You'll collaborate with our cost, corporate, and commodities teams to create a market narrative that is objective, integrated, and data-driven. By working closely with clients, you will utilise and develop your external network to pinpoint emerging trends.

You'll share your findings through written research and regularly present these perspectives to internal stakeholders and clients. Over time, you will form and share opinions on various sector topics relevant to supply such as corporate strategies, business environment, M&A deals, play economics, government energy policy, and regional geopolitics.

You'll prioritize what matters to clients and the team, interacting regularly with senior business stakeholders. You'll ensure that we adopt new technologies or methods to improve data processes and workflow.

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Qualifications

Required

• Industry experience in upstream oil and gas, oilfield services, energy finance, or strategy consulting with exposure to the Lower 48 unconventional industry
• An educational background in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, or Finance
• Advanced analytical skills, curiosity, and a passion for upstream energy
• Excellent writing and synthesis skills. You can quickly assemble impactful analysis and create engaging graphics that tell an engaging story even under tight deadlines
• An action-oriented and commercial mindset
• Able to function effectively in a fast-paced work environment and deal with ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to put forth a clear perspective supported by arguments and data
• Seeking a role in which you can grow and share your knowledge and learn from others in a collaborative, commercial and client-focused environment.

About you and how you can excel in this role

• You're passionate about upstream oil and gas and have an educational background in Engineering or Geosciences. In your current or previous positions, you have developed an in-depth understanding of the energy sector. Ideally, you have first-hand experience with US unconventional plays.
• You possess an analytical, commercial mindset and a keen eye for detail while also maintaining a grasp of the bigger picture—a skill that enables you to analyze and formulate clear, coherent conclusions from varying data and information. You can demonstrate former experiences with economic modeling/forecasting and petroleum economics. Familiarity with advanced data analysis in Excel, PowerQuery, Python, or R, would be beneficial.
• You find ease in conveying complex or technical information and delivering messages that are straightforward. You thrive in collaborative, commercial, and client-centric environments.
• You have a proven history of fostering strong working relationships and influencing, coaching, and developing others around you. You strive to achieve the best in class, frequently share ideas, and seek improved ways of performing tasks.
• Excelling in a high-speed work environment, you confidently handle ambiguity. You're seeking a role that allows you to build on your existing knowledge and learn from others, and you enjoy imparting what you've learned to others.

Additional Information

Wood Mackenzie is an equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or disability.

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