Wood Mackenzie · 1 month ago
Research Analyst - Midstream
US-KY-Louisville-Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yrWood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. They are looking for a Research Analyst to join the Commodity Trading Data Analytics’ Midstream team in Louisville, Kentucky, where the main purpose will be to maintain the quality of Oil Transportation products and develop expertise in pipeline flow modeling and analytics.
ConsultingEnergyMarket ResearchOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and support the ongoing quality of our Oil Transportation products. The oil transportation team delivers real-time, proprietary data covering crude oil pipelines and crude-by-rail terminals in North America and Europe
Develop expertise in pipeline flow modeling and remote sensing networks, applying advanced analytics and statistical methods to optimize operational processes
Improve oil offerings while ensuring data integrity through collaboration with team members
Research and organize technical documentation (permits, media articles, regulations, company records, etc.) on regional pipelines and related infrastructure to support informed decision-making
Build a strong understanding of market dynamics such as crude oil flows from production regions downstream and share insights with the team
Design and enhance analytical tools and procedures that support continuous improvement of our modeling and sensing capabilities through innovative problem-solving
Collaborate with fellow analysts to provide consistent and reliable reporting and analysis of operational events while taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement
Qualification
Required
Can quickly learn and implement established processes and procedures, with keen attention to detail
Can synthesize and analyze data from a variety of sources quickly and efficiently, often assimilating facts from prior events
You have strong quantitative skills with experience in research, process management, or statistics
Be a strong team player with an eye for detail and show creativity in finding alternative solutions
You can manage your time effectively to execute in a deadline-driven environment
Have an intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles
Experience with Python or R required
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience in at least one other database querying language (SQL, Cypher, etc.)
You're an effective communicator with clients and with key internal stakeholders
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Physics, Math, or Economics preferred
You have experience working in a technical role
You've developed strong quantitative and statistical analytic capabilities from either your professional or academic experiences
You are passionate about commodity markets and the global oil supply chain
You enjoy data storytelling
You can work independently and as part of a team, generating ideas you want to share. The way in which you work is productive and driven, striving to be the best in class
If you are passionate about the oil and gas industry and want to develop an in-depth understanding of the energy sector, this is a great role for you
Company
Wood Mackenzie
Wood Mackenzie is a research and consultancy business for the energy, chemicals, metals, and mining industries.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-10-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Jason Liu
Chief Executive Officer
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