Senior Research Analyst - Oil Refining

Woodmac; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Mackenzie seeks a Senior Research Analyst to join the Refined Products and Transport Fuels team in Gurugram. You will analyze oil product markets and refining assets, shaping insights that guide asset and strategy decisions.

You’ll collaborate with global experts, develop modelling techniques, and contribute to forecasting and data quality in a fast-paced, AI-enabled analytics environment. Strong communication and quantitative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the oil refining sector or chemicals is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain quantitative models.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of oil product supply and refining assets; maintain data accuracy.
• Collaborate with other Wood Mackenzie research teams for an integrated view of refining shifts.
• Contribute to forecasting methodology and modelling improvements.
• Present the outlook for the oil refining sector to clients and prospects.
• Work with product managers to deliver high-quality content and insights.
• Respond to inquiries regarding oil refining and markets in a timely manner.
• Support sales/marketing to service clients and grow the client base.

Skills

Oil refining analysis

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Modelling

Team collaboration

AI/analytics interest

Excel

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

## Senior Research Analyst - Oil RefiningApply: Hybrid: Gurugram, IN: Full time: Posted Today: JR3234Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world’s most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments.Now, with the world’s energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That’s why we’ve redefined what’s possible with Intelligence Connected.By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe.This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence – whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead.Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected**WoodMac.com** **Wood Mackenzie Brand Video****Wood Mackenzie Values*** Inclusive – we succeed together* Trusting – we choose to trust each other* Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions* Future Focused – we accelerate change* Curious – we turn knowledge into actionWe are looking for an enthusiastic **Senior Research Analyst** to join our Refined Products and Transport Fuels team. The main focus of the role will be to analyse oil product markets and oil refining assets. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about the future of the downstream oil sector and how it will develop in the coming decades to meet the needs of society in a sustainable manner. Candidates will require an analytical mindset, an eye for detail and strong communication skills.The successful candidate will join a global team of world-class industry experts undertaking industry-leading fundamental research and modelling of all aspects of the oil and chemicals value chains. Our research and consulting services provide clients with unique insight into the future of the oil refining sector and the markets which it serves, giving them a robust platform to make the best commercial and strategic decisions. The role offers the opportunity to develop modelling and forecasting techniques and industry knowledge through regular interaction with other members of the global Oils and Chemicals team.**Main Responsibilities*** Play a leading role in our analysis of oil product supply and oil refining assets, maintaining relevant data through secondary and primary research and ensuring that data quality, consistency and accuracy reflect market realities.* Work closely with colleagues in other Wood Mackenzie research teams to build a robust, integrated view of how the oil refining sector will change through the energy transition and how refiners will adapt to those changes.* Pro-actively contribute to forecasting methodology and modelling improvements* Present the outlook for the oil refining sector to clients and prospects in meetings and via web-calls and where appropriate, engage with the press to build Wood Mackenzie’s reputation.* Work with the product managers of the evolving suite of downstream oil research offerings to deliver high-quality content, which clearly communicates our analysis to clients. Contribute to development plans for the products, providing ideas and support for enhancements and improvements* Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding oil refining and oil product markets in a timely and professional manner.* Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to service clients and grow the client base.**Knowledge and Experience*** You have demonstrable interest and relevant experience in the oil refining sector. Experience as an engineer or analyst in the refining or chemicals sectors would be a distinct advantage.* You have a knowledge of oil product market fundamentals with the ability to develop and maintain short and long-term models.* You have effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the presentation skills necessary to articulate your findings to industry participants at a range of levels. This is coupled with your ability to communicate highly complex and detailed market analysis, delivering messages that are easily understood.* You can learn established processes and procedures carefully, with attention to detail, while also an ability to improve and evolve current processes.* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Interested in using both qualitative and quantitative methods to answer market questions.* Self-driven. Capable of switching between the roles of an individual contributor and a collaborative leader.* Passionate, with a deep intellectual curiosity, about the energy and commodity industries.* Growth mindset, with a desire to develop yourself and others in the team.* Passion for using Artificial Intelligence and the new analytical methods available to help us grow faster and better.* Strong excel skills required. Understanding of Python an advantage.