Senior Research Analyst – Thermal Coal

We are looking for a senior analyst to join our Thermal Coal Markets Research team. This role will be based in Delhi, 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 the 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.

Responsibilities:-

• As part of a world-class team of industry experts and reporting to the Global Head of Thermal Coal Markets, you will conduct original quantitative and qualitative research on global thermal coal demand, supply and price forecasting and deliver analysis through the creation of data services, proprietary data, written reports, public speaking, and custom research engagements. This role will involve projecting the trajectory and trends of the global thermal coal market in the short (3-year window) to long-term (30-year window) including demand, supply, and price forecasting. There is specific focus on seaborne markets. Further, you will work closely with members across the commodities, energy, and natural resources business globally to help determine our view of the pace and shape of the energy transition. You will produce regular and timely deliverables about the thermal coal market.
• You will have good knowledge of commodity product behaviours, and the capability to identify key drivers (such as macroeconomic indicators, industrial/consumer activities, domestic prices, etc.) so that their effects on production, demand, price and trade are quantified in models by product and sector.
• You will be responsible for developing and publishing opinion-rich, thematic Thermal Coal Markets related content, with minimal support. Quickly recognising major Thermal Coal Markets trends and engaging readily with senior external and internal stakeholders including cross commodity analysis.
• Hugely inquisitive with a desire to seek out information to support theses. Comfortable challenging and being challenged and effective at adapting engagement style and tone to reflect counterparty approach. Striving to be a recognized authority (internally and externally) on global thermal coal demand
• Have a proven ability to see the high-level strategic picture in complex evidence and able to condense multifaceted issues into clear and concise messages. Comfortable with uncertainty and offering an opinion.
• Routinely involved in dialogue with clients at differing levels of seniority and regularly in demand for advice and commentary. Very good at building relationships, both internally and externally.
• Leverage Marketing to establish a personal profile on Woodmac.com and social media to grow your brand and market presence.
• Coach and mentor to a diverse team of analysts, both in office and globally.

Qualification and Experience:-

• You are degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Economics, Business, Mining, Geology, Engineering etc.) and have experience in the metals and mining sectors. Your previous experience includes knowledge of the global seaborne thermal coal market including generating forecasts for demand and key benchmark seaborne pricing. You may also have experience with mines, traders, power and renewable end-use or other users of thermal coal and experience with their operations. You understand coal’s current role in the energy space and how it evolves over the energy transition
• 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 have a high understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products. You may have advanced skills utilising these products or programming languages.
• You are thoughtful, intellectually curious, creative and comfortable presenting to public audiences and interacting with small groups of senior management and 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.
• You are commercially astute and thrive in a commercial, collaborative and customer centric environment. You have a track record of delivery with strong internal and external communication skills.
• You are recognised by colleagues as someone who shares insight, knowledge and experience and develops more junior talent. You take initiative, communicate effectively, and can manage small teams to accomplish deliverables and goals
• You understand the value of expert insight for business decision making and want to work in a leading research, analytics and consultancy organisation.

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
  • Strong communications – working with a global team requires
• We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.

Location:-

• Gurugram, India.

Company Overview:-

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.