Graduate Analyst – Energy & Commodities Consulting (Start September 2025)

Argus; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Graduate Analyst to join their dynamic consulting team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in in-depth analysis of energy and commodities markets, working closely with a diverse team of experts. You'll contribute to various projects and subscription reports, gaining valuable insights and experience in a fast-paced environment. The company promotes professional growth and offers a structured rotation program, allowing you to explore different areas of consulting. If you're eager to make an impact and grow your career in consulting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master's degree required from a top-tier university.
• Experience in data analysis with a focus on detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop models to support forecasting of commodity markets.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary for consulting projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Numeracy

IT Skills

Education

Graduate/Master’s degree from a top tier university

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Graduate Analyst – Energy & Commodities Consulting

(Start September 2025)

Holborn, London, UK.

Application Deadline: Friday 9th May 2025

Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role. We will not advance any application that does not include a cover letter.

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 — in order to deliver real client value.

Argus Media - Consulting Services works with a wide variety of clients including governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, mid 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 development of propositions, products and services. Our team numbers about 45 in London, is made up of 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 organisation and to deliver integrated analysis
• Identify new sources of data to capture within the Argus fundamentals databases
• Support the development and commercialisation of new data-driven products
• Identify new areas of commodity market analysis
• Play a role in 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 analysing 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.

Apply via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions