Managing Consultant

About this role

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.

For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.

Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.

By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.

This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.

Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected

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Wood Mackenzie Values • Inclusive – we succeed together • Trusting – we choose to trust each other • Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions • Future Focused – we accelerate change • Curious – we turn knowledge into action

Company   For the past 50 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 are transforming the way we power our plant as 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.     Role Description    The successful candidate will play a key role in our growing Americas Downstream consulting practice by leading the management and delivery of a variety of strategic/commercial consulting projects. You will be on the leading edge of industry events, working with world class clients and talent.    As a Managing Consulting, you are a front-line leader. The role requires a high level of creative thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability combined with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. The candidate will frequently engage with and work alongside senior client teams as they engage with our global, North and Latin American customers.   You will sit within the Downstream consulting team leading a broad range of projects which could include; strategy development, transaction support, commercial due diligence, project development, government policy advisory, market screening, pricing and competitiveness analysis.  Projects in the downstream sector cover a range of areas including refining and petrochemicals, bio/renewable fuels, oil product storage, transport and marketing, carbon emissions, and the energy transition.  However, you will regularly be working cross-sector and engaging with colleagues in consulting and research from across the regional and global organization.  Working with clients as they address the energy transition increases the need for cross-sector collaboration within our projects and so this is a key feature of the job.   Main Responsibilities   As a Managing Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will take ownership for the delivery of important parts of client engagements and support coordinating the overall effort under the supervision of a Project Director. Your main responsibilities will be:   Project Delivery • Lead and execute complex analysis of commodity markets and project economics, while leveraging our industry research and expertise • Build and present compelling presentations conveying key messages and recommendations concisely for a senior audience • Act as Project Manager, coordinating and managing consulting projects by setting up a detailed project plan and working with a team to execute milestones

People Development • Build and maintain an internal network (across consulting, research, and sales) to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients and Wood Mackenzie • Actively coach teammates, advancing the development of consulting skills and processes across the consulting practice

Practice Development and Thought Leadership • Support the creation and review of consulting proposals that create strategic insight for our clients and value for WoodMac • Bring a thorough and current understanding of refining and oil markets, within the context of the energy transition, and be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues • Actively engage in broader Consulting practice activities such as recruiting, training, and operational improvements

Knowledge & Experience Required • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering • Top tier master's and/or MBA preferred • 3+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, energy-focused consulting role, or other company strategic/commercial/planning/operating role related to refining, midstream, and oil markets • Strong understanding of the energy value chain (exploration, development, production, transportation, transformation and commercialization), including the implications of the energy transition • Strong understanding of commercial operations, business models and strategies • Track record of quickly becoming knowledgeable and speaking credibly about a wide ran

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