Senior Research Analyst - US Coal Markets

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.

Job Description

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join our Thermal Coal Markets Research team. This role will be based in the US, joining a global team of well-established experts.  As part of the Metals and Mining Research Unit, the Thermal Coal Markets team is responsible for delivering comprehensive research coverage of global thermal coal markets, covering supply, demand, and pricing. Wood Mackenzie’s high-quality thermal coal research provides value to our clients, by providing a guide to the rapidly transitioning energy sector and assisting clients to make the best commercial decisions to secure their business success.

Main Responsibilities

• As part of a world-class team of industry experts, you will conduct original quantitative and qualitative research on the global thermal coal market and deliver analysis through the creation of data services, proprietary data, written reports, public speaking, and custom research engagements. This role will involve modelling the trajectory of the US and European coal market in the long-term. Further, you will work closely with members across the commodities, energy and natural resources business globally to help determine the pace and shape of the energy transition. You will produce regular and timely deliverables about the thermal coal market.
• Through your efforts, you will strengthen your and WoodMac’s profile, building relationships with contacts at key companies and government bodies. You will develop a unique perspective and understanding of the thermal coal industry. Your knowledge will be highly valued by WoodMac's clients, with whom you will share your insight via industry-leading written reports, economic models, and presentations.
• Your contributions will be influential from the beginning. You will be in demand and able to make a difference as we value high levels of client contact and pride ourselves in answering their questions.

Qualifications

About You

• You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Engineering etc.) and have experience in the metals and mining and/or energy sectors. Your previous experience includes generating forecasts for thermal coal or energy supply, demand, prices, and trade. You may also have experience with mines, power plants, traders, or other users of thermal coal and experience with their operations.
• You also understand the big picture, which enables you to analyse and form clear, coherent conclusions from a variety of data and information. You find it easy to communicate complex or technical information and delivering messages that are easily understood.  You thrive in a collaborative, commercial and client-centric environment. 
• You have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You may have advanced skills utilising these products or programming languages. You have experience with relational databases.
• You are thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small groups of executives.
• You have a proven track record of fostering strong working relationships, developing networks and influencing others. The way you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class. You often share ideas, find better ways of working, and make things happen.

Expectations

• Key capabilities:
  • Planning and prioritising - aligning our efforts to organisational goals and priorities
  • Ownership and accountability - delivering on our commitments and owning the outcome
  • Commitment to action - making timely decisions and taking action
  • Continuous improvement - continuously striving for better in all we do
• We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically pre