Research Analyst, Energy Storage Supply Chain

Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.

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Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is 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 2,000 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.

Team Profile

The Power and Renewables Research Team is a highly respected group of analysts producing market-leading research on the entire renewable energy value chain, covering onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage and power markets. Our cutting-edge knowledge of renewable supply chains, costs, deployments, and investment trends further strengthens Wood Mackenzie's offerings in the market during this rapidly changing time in the energy sector.

Role Purpose

Support the development and operation of energy storage supply chain models and associated processes, databases and reports of the growing Energy Storage service.

Main responsibilities

• Lead new data collection, both qualitative and quantitative, on the energy storage supply chain, including electrical components, power electronics, batteries and other components in battery energy storage systems.

• Monitor energy storage supply chain trends, technology development, pricing, offerings and company news.

• Maintain and improve existing datasets and model outputs to ensure they are up to date and representative of current industry trends.

• Assist in the development of the original market research and analysis with a culmination in client deliverables and industry thought leadership pieces

• Work with other teams across Power & Renewables to maintain the consistency and integrity of data.

• Collaborate with peers across Wood Mackenzie to support research reports, conferences, marketing services and editorial coverage.

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Knowledge, skills and experience

• A keen interest in renewable energy and the broad power sectors. Previous experience with the energy storage industry is a plus.

• Strong analytical capabilities, both qualitative and quantitative. Fluent with Excel and PowerPoint. Coding and programming experience (Python, R, etc.) is a plus.

• Fluency with reading, writing and communicating in English

• Intellectually curious and can think critically about the effect of a wider business landscape.

• Ability to work independently and effectively within a global team.

• Strong organisational skills and an eye towards collaboration.

• An engaging nature, capable of connecting with coworkers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings.

• A bachelor’s degree in related technology, economics, and business field. A master’s degree is a plus, but not required.

• Knowledge of Chinese language is advantageous/preferred’ as the role will involve undertaking Asia databases management and reports of the growing Energy Storage service and projects with clients from various countries in the Asia Pacific region particularly in China. The role will also be required to have frequent calls/meetings with Chinese clients

Key competence

• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to work to deadlines.

•  Proactive and accountable.

• The ability to work as part of a team across multiple locations.

• Commitment to excellence and growth through role modelling.

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We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov 

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