Manager – Crude & Oil Products

Argus Media group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Group pension scheme

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

25 days annual holiday (up to 30)

Subsidised gym membership

Season ticket travel loan

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible benefits platform (additional

Job summary

Argus Consulting, part of Argus Media Group, seeks a Manager with business and sector experience to deliver high-quality assignments for blue-chip clients in London. Responsibilities include leading engagements and developing proposals, with opportunities to advance to Senior Manager as you demonstrate sector expertise and client relations skills.

You will collaborate with consulting leadership and the sales team to build a robust pipeline, while mentoring junior staff and keeping abreast of

Qualifications

• Approximately five years’ experience in crude and refined products sector.
• Experience in consulting, market analysis/reporting or industry roles.
• Ability to structure and lead projects and contribute to sales process.
• Degree level education 2:1+; postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• Strong understanding of crude and refined products markets and value chains.
• Highly numerate with thorough data analysis and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support and eventually lead engagements across crude and oil products sectors; develop proposals and help win new business.
• Build a strong pipeline with Consulting leadership and Argus sales team; shape client solutions and proposals.
• Coach and mentor junior colleagues and stay current on Argus products and market drivers.

Skills

Crude oil markets

Oil products markets

Project leadership

Sales support

Client relationship

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

R (adv)

Education

Bachelor degree (2:1 or above)

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

R

Job description

Argus Consulting is one of the two core pillars of Argus Media Group’s advisory division. Our global team of 90 analysts provides clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets, spanning oil and gas, chemicals, fertilizers, generation fuels, metals and energy transition solutions. Our work is grounded in market fundamentals, with a focus on end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition combines the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and Argus’ wider strengths, including 55 years of commodity-market expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary datasets.

Job Purpose

Crude and oil products markets are a core and fast-growing part of our consulting offering. We are expanding our capacity through the appointment of a Manager with relevant sector experience who can deliver high-quality assignments, develop trusted client relationships and help grow the practice.

The successful candidate will work with blue-chip clients, including international oil companies, investment banks and private equity firms, trading houses and national governments. Typical engagements include:

• Equity and capital raising for new infrastructure investments, such as refineries and storage assets
• Major M&A transactions undertaken alongside client teams
• Long-term strategic and investment planning
• Market-entry opportunity assessment and execution strategy

Our Consulting team comprises more than 20 project professionals in London and 80 worldwide. The business has grown rapidly and has ambitious plans for further development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a constructive, entrepreneurial mindset who is prepared to contribute across all aspects of building the practice. Managers who demonstrate strong sector expertise, leadership, client relationship and commercial skills can progress to Senior Manager roles, with excellent opportunities for recognition and reward.

Key responsibilities

Project delivery

You will support and, over time, lead engagements across the crude and oil products sectors. This will include responding to client enquiries, developing compelling proposals and helping to win new business. Our projects cover both mainstream products, such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and more specialised markets, including base oils and carbon black. Working as part of a project team, you will be responsible for the quality and timeliness of your own work and, where applicable, that of the wider team. You will also help ensure an excellent client experience throughout each engagement.

Business development

You will work with Consulting leadership and the Argus sales team to build a strong pipeline of consulting opportunities. This will include helping sales colleagues identify and qualify opportunities, shaping client solutions and developing proposals. You will also collaborate with the Argus marketing team to promote our consulting services through publications, conferences and other channels.

People and Knowledge development

You will maintain a strong understanding of Argus products and stay current on the major drivers and trends shaping commodity markets. You will use this knowledge to identify opportunities to promote our services, while providing guidance, coaching and subject‑matter training to junior colleagues as required.

Skills and Experience

Approximately five years’ experience in the crude and refined products sector, ideally gained in a relevant role in:

• Consulting
• Market analysis/reporting
• Industry
• Capable of structuring and leading projects, including making a significant contribution to the sales process
• Educated to degree level (2:1 or above) at a leading university; a relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage
• Strong understanding of crude and refined products markets, including market structure, value chains and key trends, developed through relevant industry or consulting experience
• Highly numerate, with experience analysing complex datasets quickly and meticulously and a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Intellectually curious, with strong structured problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with statistical or programming languages such as R is an advantage
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and deliver against targets
• A flexible, highly motivated and collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute to the continued growth of Argus Consulting

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 and company bonus scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
• Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
• 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket travel loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening)
• Extensive internal and external training

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.