Research Director - ERC Upstream

Verisk; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a Research Director at a leading data analytics provider in the energy sector. The role involves leading a team in delivering research and consulting services, transforming the business, and fostering an innovative environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong commercial knowledge and leadership skills to drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in the energy industry.
• Strong commercial and industry knowledge.
• Ability to identify and size commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts producing research and insights.
• Deliver the ERC Upstream Research Service efficiently.
• Collaborate to develop content strategy and capitalise on opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Job description

Wood Mackenzie are 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 1,900 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.

We are looking for a Research Director and to lead our Europe, Russia and Caspian (ERC) Upstream Research team. Our dedicated oil and gas sector teams are located around the world and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets. Together we work with a range of clients including national and major oil companies, operators, investment banks and institutional investors. This is a fantastic leadership opportunity to make an impact.

Main Responsibilities

You will lead a team of around ten analysts and subject matter experts producing world-class commercial data, analytics and insight. Specifically, you will be responsible for the efficient delivery of research and the development of the Europe, Russia and Caspian (ERC) Upstream Research Service. Your focus will be to transform the business, improve efficiency, collaborate effectively with senior colleagues and promote Lens as the premier Upstream solution to our existing and targeted customers. You will foster an open, innovative and dynamic team environment where innovative thinking is encouraged.

You will be able to prioritise what matters to customers and your team. Given your engagement with your network of senior-level customers and contacts, you will understand their business and priorities. Internally, you will ensure team members improve workflow efficiency and the timeliness and quality of deliverables. You will also have the opportunity lead wider projects and new initiatives.

You will work collaboratively as part of the global Upstream Research team and be an integral part of the Upstream Leadership team (URLT) to develop and implement a content strategy identifying and capitalising on commercial opportunities.

You will also work with client management and consulting to generate new research, sales and consulting opportunities.

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• You are an experienced leader of senior colleagues, having developed and led a high performing team within the energy industry. It would be an advantage if you have worked with data and analytics or consulting business. However, this is not essential as we need your industry knowledge and leadership skills most.
• Your commercial and industry knowledge coupled with your people skills will enable you help define our ambition within the Upstream sector, creating offerings that help solve our customers questions with solutions that embed within their workflows.
• You can easily identify and size commercial opportunities, as well implement a strategy to increase revenue and market share effectively.
• You possess sound commercial acumen and have contributed to strategic development within your area, particularly leading through change and business transformation.
• The people around you recognise your ability to develop others and engage high performers, building an environment in which colleagues thrive and deliver high-quality results. The way in which you work enables you to build effective, collaborative internal relationships and can influence at all levels in the company. You understand that diversity of experience and thought makes a difference and that working across different geographies requires cultural appreciation.
• You are passionate about what you do and the quality of your work makes you credible with clients and able to engage at the senior level. You enjoy the development and implementation of modelling and problem-solving. You are energised by asking questions and thinking creatively.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a positive impact on business results, your own team and those around you, apply now.

WoodMackenzie is an equal opportunities employer.

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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About the company

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Our team of nearly 9,000 helps customers make crucial decisions every day about risk—with greater precision, efficiency, and discipline.

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