Research Associate

Company Description

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:
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’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.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a data-savvy **Research Associate** to join our **Lower 48 Upstream Team** in **Houston**.

This role is uniquely positioned at the front lines of our Lower 48 and global unconventional oil and gas analysis research. You will use a combination of oil and gas expertise along with data management skills to help transform our upstream shale research.

**About the role**

You will be able to reconcile and align differing geologic and economic datasets and create a new way to deliver data to our clients. You will be highly resourceful and call on a wide range of sources to feed into your analysis.

You are comfortable and efficient at manipulating data. You appreciate rigorous analysis but can also step back and prioritize the most business-critical improvements.

You’ll need to be flexible and able to manage your time and workload, since priorities can change at short notice as business needs arise.

You will ensure that we embrace new technologies or techniques to improve data processes and workflow.

**Qualifications**:
**About you and how you can excel in this role**

You possess the following core competencies:
**Required**
- Industry experience: 0-3 years in upstream oil and gas, energy finance or consulting
- Prior experience with advanced data analysis in Excel, PowerQuery, Python, or R.
- Comfort with VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, and the ability to trace and understand formulas.
- An educational background in Geology, Geosciences, Engineering
- Strong analytical skills and curiosity
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment and with ambiguity at times
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and develop relationships with people at all levels in an organization
- Effective communication skills with an ability to clearly present a view along with the arguments and data that support it
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