Consulting Analyst - Research
Location
Mumbai | India
Job description
Description
Consulting Analyst
(Research)
About Argus:
Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,300 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 29 offices in the world's principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor. Argus Media 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.
Job Purpose:
Argus is a leading provider of insights, price indexes and consulting to the global energy industry. Companies in 140 countries as well as multilaterals like the International Energy Agency (IEA) use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
We also have a burgeoning commodities markets consulting division that offers clients insights into the evolving markets and the opportunities that these changes present. This division uses industry best practices, expert knowledge and Argus' proprietary data to provide its clients with in-depth market analysis, the development of business strategies, evaluation of capital projects and advise on operations across a wide range of commodities and geographies. The division counts the biggest names in energy, petrochemicals, fertilizers and metals as well as governments as its clients.
Given that our consulting business has been growing significantly over the last few years and we are currently looking for an analyst to join our consulting projects team in Mumbai that would focus on a broad range of energy, chemicals and commodities sectors. The specifics of the job are laid out below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out and contribute to the delivery of bespoke consulting projects by working with teams to deliver supply/demand analysis and assistances on the price forecasting for various commodities.
- Participate in client discussions during project executions and participate in results presentations.
- Development of in-house consulting tools and analytics in support of consulting projects.
- Assist in the development of proposals and marketing materials on specific consulting opportunities
- Assist in developing presentation materials and if required, deliver presentations on public conferences.
Key Opportunities:
- Development of project management skills.
- Develop research and analytical capabilities.
- Exposure to a wide range of energy and commodities markets. Develop expertise and reputation in key energy sectors.
- Good career path within Argus' consulting practice.
- Presentation in client meetings to senior management.
Attributes:
- Results driven and willingness to occasionally put in extra hours to complete projects if required.
- Willingness to take on projects in new and unfamiliar commodities or markets
- Enthusiasm to acquire new skills and knowledge
- Commercially minded
- Good EQ and soft people skills
- Able to function effectively in a team
Skills and Experience:
- Candidates with around two years of experience in energy or related industries such as refining, petrochemicals or fertilizer manufacturing company or a consultant advisor to these industries would be a plus. Engineering/ Economics professionals highly preferred. However, enthusiastic fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
- Excellent analytical skills. Able to develop methodologies and carry out projects under the supervision of a consulting manager.
- Familiarity with the functioning of commodity exchanges and/or experience in the sector would be a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to network
- Experience with working with teams and drawing upon resources across the organization.
- Strong written and verbal communications with excellent presentation skills
Aside from the quantifiable skills, such as developing models, knowledge of analytical tools and databases, the candidate would be able interact with Argus' consultants and product or industry specialists in its Singapore, London, US and Moscow. This would help the candidate get first-hand experience of working in a multicultural workplace and appreciate how consulting practices operate so as to serve their clientele.
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Flexible Working Model
- Group healthcare scheme
- 18 days annual leave
- 8 days casual leave
- Extensive internal and external training
Hours:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday; 09:00-18:00 with 1 hour for lunch.
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you send your CV and cover letter via our website:
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.
Job tags
Salary
