Analyst

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual with strong quantitative and analytical skills to join their Consulting Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in data analysis and market research within the energy sector, focusing on economic modelling and client interaction. The successful candidate will contribute to high-value projects and gain invaluable experience in a reputable global consulting firm. If you are passionate about the energy industry and eager to develop your career in consulting, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in the energy industry, preferably in gas.
• Strong background in economic modelling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver client-focused data analysis and market research.
• Lead the building of economic/commercial models for projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Economic forecasting

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field

Tools

Statistical software

Data management tools

Job description

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Gas Strategies is looking for an ambitious and capable person with an advanced quantitative and analytical ability to join the Consulting Team.

Accurate and precise, with an advanced level of Excel proficiency, the successful candidate will have some experience within the energy industry and will have developed a good understanding of current market dynamics. The role provides the first step on a career path towards a Consultant role in our well-established and successful global professional services consulting firm.

Purpose of Role

Responsible for the delivery of accurate, relevant, and efficient client-focused data analysis, market research, and modelling that exhibits a clarity of understanding of clients’ concerns and supports clients’ commercial decision making. This includes the ability to clearly articulate results and findings, in written and oral presentations, to both colleagues and clients.

Key Performance Indicators & Role Description

• To lead on the building and customisation of economic/commercial models for financial simulation and scenario planning as it pertains to key projects
• To support the development and configuration of various in-house tools and models to deliver high value functionality
• Develop and improve forecasting/modelling approaches and techniques

Data Management

• Use a variety of tasks and methods to organise/analyse data from multiple sources with high degrees of rigour
• Use systems and programming knowledge, personal experience, clients’ needs and project goals to provide business decision-making support
• Assist with the development and utilisation of Gas Strategies Online products

Data Analysis

• Break down issues and tasks into manageable parts in a systematic way and identify relationships between parts
• Make the results of analysis understandable, enabling others to buy-in or accept conclusions
• Identify, explore, and discuss client needs in order to identify all relevant parameters for inclusion in data models
• Discuss and agree the approach to and allocation of project tasks with peers and project managers
• Identify data risk elements and assumptions to determine implications and consequences of analysis
• Provide technical data modelling assistance to other team members
• Understand and interpret underlying research requirements and assumptions in order to identify suitable sources of relevant data
• Assist with project delivery through the provision of inputs into presentations and projects
• Co-ordinate timely execution and delivery of project outputs as agreed by project timelines

Consulting

• Liaise, communicate and network with clients/project leaders to deliver client assignments
• Develop good quality project content and reports and oversee quality/evaluation of technical material
• Presentation of results and findings to clients

Essential requirements and experience:

• Excellent numerate ability with high-level Excel and economic modelling ability
• Have a significant background in economic forecasting methods and techniques
• Experience of analysing complex data and deriving real business decision support (with tangible benefits to the business)
• Have an interest and affinity for the energy and gas industry that is consistent with Gas Strategies Group’s positioning as a key provider of professional services at the heart of the industry
• A team player who relishes the challenge of new experiences and exhibits a willingness to seek out opportunities within the business
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and apply these to the wider business context
• Have at least 1-2 years’ experience of the energy industry, preferably within the global gas sector
• Some exposure to consulting and client interaction would be advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills