Principal Analyst - Corporate Power & Renewables

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.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Analyst with a focus on Power & Renewables to join our Corporate Research team. Our global team of Corporate analysts deliver best in class research and data coverage of the world’s leading energy and natural resources companies. Together we serve a range of clients including integrated energy companies, national oil companies, mining companies, utilities and renewables companies, investment banks and institutional investors. Wood Mackenzie’s purpose is to transform the way we power our planet and our Corporate Research team is at the forefront of helping our clients navigate the energy transition.

As part of a world-class group of industry experts, you will lead the development and delivery of the North American coverage in our new Corporate Power & Renewables service. This is a key next step in the expansion of the offering, following the recent development of the offering covering major European utilities.

Main Responsibilities

Your application should showcase your enthusiasm for the power and renewables  sectors and demonstrate your ability in the following areas.

• Research and data gathering – we identify and gather intelligence that feeds our industry expertise. We need inquisitive and passionate people with a keen eye for detail. You will ensure data integrity and best practices are followed to develop a differentiated offering and deliver a market-leading service.
• Analysis – there is a significant modelling component to this position. Supported by colleagues in data and research, you will manage the end-to-end process to develop, maintain and enhance the operational and financial models that underpin the service. You are an expert in Microsoft Excel and may have knowledge of other relevant platforms (e.g. PowerBI) or data languages.
• Content delivery – we generate written reports and insights on a regular basis. We need highly productive people, who strive to be best in class and set the standard for others to follow. You will closely monitor and assess key strategic developments concerning the companies in your coverage , gathering and analysing corporate data. You will use this to lead the production of high-quality research in the form of insightful articles, presentations and reports. 
• Commercial mindset and communication – you have a commercial mindset and can identify and develop coverage of emerging trends using a variety of data sources. This is coupled with your ability to communicate highly complex or technical information, delivering verbal and written messages that are easily understood by diverse audiences.
• Internal engagement – we work with colleagues across the Wood Mackenzie business to deliver a compelling, integrated view of the natural resources sector to customers through our cutting-edge products. A key priority for you will be to manage the delivery of content, while collaborating closely with other teams including P&R Assets and Markets, Data Management, Sales, Marketing and Product. The way in which you work enables you to build effective, collaborative internal relationships and can influence at all levels in the company. You understand that diversity of experience and thought makes a difference and that working across different geographies requires cultural appreciation.
• External engagement – we proactively connect with our customers and contacts in the industries we serve, adding value and promoting the Wood Mackenzie brand. You are client-focussed and understand the value of data and expert insight for busine