Consultant, Oil & Gas

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

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Team Profile

Our consultants have outstanding credentials, first-class connections with key energy and mining industry decision-makers globally and an unrivalled knowledge of global, regional, and local markets. We deliver advice that is based on real substance.

Our client base is dynamic, varied and offers a young consultant the opportunity to work in projects across several traditional parts of the energy industry and as well with clients actively pursuing the energy transition and new alternative fuels.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate(s) will work with experienced consulting professions and support the regional team in delivering a wide range of consulting mandates across the energy transition, oil, and mining value chains. The position requires the ability to problem solve and apply/develop industry knowledge to a broad range of strategic consulting projects and client situations.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis

Supporting the consulting teams on a range of consulting projects, particularly through operation of sophisticated internal models and creating and developing new analyses

Contributing towards the content and format of consulting presentations and reports

Extracting data from internal and external sources such as databases, websites, and Wood Mackenzie products

Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and attention to detail to ensure the highest quality analysis is delivered

Proactively take ownership of project workstreams with the ability to defend work to clients and consulting team peers in a coherent, credible, and authoritative manner

Thinking Creatively:

Actively takes part in brainstorming

Offers solutions to problems and challenges the status quo

Suggests alternatives and thinks “outside the box”

Communication

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills, both internally and externally

Establish good working relationships with colleagues across the business

Keep client and internal teams informed of progress constantly

Ability to present clearly and concisely to clients and colleagues

Managing Tasks

Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize own workload to ensure project objectives and targets are met

Teamwork

Proven effective cross team working skills and mind set, being able to work in an open and trusting way across the broader consulting, research, and sales teams in Wood Mackenzie

Adopt a flexible approach towards work

Support the wider consulting practice development by working with colleagues to understand what new offerings can be taken to clients

Provide inputs to the development of consulting best practice, offerings, and strategy

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About You

Knowledge and Experience

You should have a passion for delivering quality service to clients and thrive in a collaborative, commercial and client-centric environment. You have a desire to grow your capabilities and enjoy working as part of a project team where you can deepen your industry knowledge and consulting skills

An understanding of the energy sector, industry dynamics, commercial operations, business models and strategies would be beneficial

Good analytical skills – you are comfortable with data and modelling

Strong attention to detail

Competent in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to run analysis and communicate messages to your audience

Effective communication skills – you can deliver messages and explain complex or technical information in a coherent, authoritative, and engaging manner

Strong interpersonal skills – you like working with people and can work well on a project team

A curious and commercial mindset – you are keen to learn and understand things from a client’s point of view

The ability to work autonomously, deliver to a deadline and adapt to changes

Ideally experience, in a consulting environment in the energy sector, perhaps with experience in valuation, corporate strategy, market entry strategy and financial modelling

A reputable Bachelor or Master qualification in a relevant, numerate subject

Knowledge of Mandarin and/or other Asian languages is advantageous

Key Competencies

Effective cross team worker, being able to work in an open and trusting way

Results oriented – ensuring that high quality work standards are met

Problem solving skills

Creativity

Client focus orientation

Interest in the professional services sector

Adopts a flexible approach towards work

Adaptability

Logical, structured thinker

Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Personal time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong writing and presentation skills

Equal Opportunities

If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.