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Job Description

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our North Americas Gas Research team in Houston, Texas.

For the past 40 years, Wood Mackenzie has established its reputation as a trusted source of intelligence, enriching lives by empowering clients with unique insight on the world’s natural resources.

Now, as part of the Verisk Analytics family, that legacy is even stronger. Aligning with the world’s leading data analytics company extends our ability to help clients overcome the toughest challenges with our unrivalled analysis and advice.

We will continue to build on the power of our existing approach to assess and value individual assets and companies, allowing our clients to pursue the most promising opportunities.

Together, we inspire and innovate the markets we serve – providing invaluable intelligence that informs the strategic decisions that will ultimately shape the future direction of our global natural resources.

Purpose of this Role

Wood Mackenzie’s North America Gas Research team provides industry-leading fundamentals analysis and commercially relevant insights covering the North American natural gas market. This analytical role in the North America Gas team is pivotal to the success of the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering in-depth, high quality Gas Market analysis, including supply-demand balancing and working with the teams across the business to forecast demand. This role will also be one of the team's primary users of Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary GPCM forecasting model and contribute significantly to the team’s short- and long-term gas forecasts. This role will also be the team's primary user for Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary supply forecasting model and contribute significantly to the team’s short- and long-term gas forecasts. The role holder will collaborate with the team to help publish written reports and presentations for clients on the WoodMac portal (www.woodmac.com). An analytic mind, experience working with statistical models and large data sets will be essential to deliver success in the role. A collaborative attitude and a desire to develop or expand gas market knowledge are also critical.

About The Day To Day Responsibilities Of The Role

• Primary user for Wood Mackenzie’s proprietary North America demand modelling, GPCM and National Balance models forecasting.
• Lead analysis for pipeline infrastructure and related regulatory developments at the federal, state and local levels
• Create innovative reports to help visualize our datasets and interpret modelling results.
• Assist senior analysts with in-depth market analysis on a variety of topics and in creating ways to visualize that analysis to help communicate our views to clients.
• Support the integrated markets update process for Americas and Global Commodities teams.
  

Qualifications

About You and How You Can Excel in this Role

• Strong Analytical skills
• Years of experience: 0-3 years
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience working with statistical models and large datasets
• Experience with data visualization
• Collaborative attitude and a team player
• Previous experience working in gas markets or with GPCM is preferred but not required
  

Core Competencies

• Work efficiently, finding ways to ensure quality while being timely.
• Strive for continuous improvement in yourself and your work
• A passion for learning and to continue to grow and expand your knowledge of energy markets
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a team environment.
  

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.

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

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