Graduate Analyst – Energy & Commodities Consulting

Location: Holborn, London, UK

Application Deadline: Friday 9th May 2025

Argus is where smart people belong, and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures. Argus Media - Consulting Services is the advisory division of Argus Media - the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data, and commentary services on international energy markets. Our work is firmly focused on markets - their structure, logistics, and economics. Argus Consulting Services draws on Argus' key strengths - energy markets expertise, global networks, and proprietary databases - to deliver real client value.

We work with a wide variety of clients including governments, national oil and energy companies, multinationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, midstream, and downstream independents. The team is comprised of two main business areas, projects and subscriptions. The projects side undertakes bespoke commission assignments, while subscriptions produce short-term outlooks, long-term analytical reports, and forecasts.

What will you be doing?

Due to the continued growth of the business, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven, and energetic Analyst to join the business. The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. They will also be process-oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in consulting. You will get exposure to all areas of consulting and work with a great team.

You will provide clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require, contributing to our services including projects, outlooks, and analytics. You will play a key role in building the business through the development of propositions, products, and services. Our team numbers about 45 in London, is made up of a mix of industry experts and recent graduates from diverse and international backgrounds. Individuals that have a "can-do" attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive. The opportunities for reward are excellent.

As a new graduate, you will be joining a structured rotation program within consulting. Rotations will be assigned based on strengths, interests, and team requirements and will be across both subscriptions and projects teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain models to support the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs, and margin for one or more commodities.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on commodity markets for consulting projects and subscription reports.
• Lead components of delivery under guidance from project managers, providing input to the client projects and subscription analysis reports produced by Argus Consulting Services.
• Liaise with Argus staff to ensure current knowledge of Argus products and maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets.
• Work with commodity analysts around the globe to extract maximum value out of data collected across the organization and to deliver integrated analysis.
• Identify new sources of data to capture within the Argus fundamentals databases.
• Support the development and commercialization of new data-driven products.
• Identify new areas of commodity market analysis.
• Play a role in the development of the consulting practice.
  
  

What we're looking for in you?

• Graduate / Master’s degree from a top tier university.
• Highly numerate with experience analyzing data quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus.
• Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets.
• Flexible in approach, highly motivated, and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Consulting Services.
• Interest in (though not necessarily with professional experience) the energy and commodities markets.
  
  

The training and support provided throughout the probation period requires full office attendance. Following successful completion of probation, hybrid working is available in accordance with the company policy as amended from time to time, which currently requires 3 days per week attendance.

What’s in it for you?

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

• Competitive salary
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Extensive internal and external training
  
  

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools, and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms, and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading, and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities, and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership, and Inclusivity.

How to Apply

If this programme grabs your attention, please send us your CV accompanied by a cover letter, explaining why you are applying, what about the role interests you, and why you think you would be a good fit.

Testimonials From Previous Graduates

“At Argus Consulting, my experience has been immensely rewarding. Being part of a team focused on analysing commodity markets has been both inspiring and fulfilling. The learning curve has been steep, but it's been an incredible journey, filled with diverse and stimulating work. Each day brings new challenges in building models and studying market trends to provide valuable insights into the world of commodities. I'm grateful for Argus's supportive environment, where growth and diversity are celebrated.”

“Starting as an analyst in Argus’ consulting department offers an engaging, hands-on approach into a rich, innovative industry. As a beginner myself, I found the environment very supportive and the tasks I have encountered not only test my numerical understanding, but also my linguistic in the form of writing draft publications. I would highly recommend this position to anyone interested in the industry but also has a strong work ethic as there is always so much to learn.”