Managing Consultant- Upstream Jobs

Company Description
Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.
Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.
Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.
We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join. 
Hear what our team has to say about working with us:
https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

As a Managing Consultant at Wood Mackenzie, you will take ownership for the delivery of important parts of the assignment as well as project managing and coordinating the overall effort under the supervision of a Project Director:

• Building compelling presentations conveying key messages concisely for a senior audience
• Taking a proactive role in the recruiting process
• Coordinating SMEs, asking the relevant questions and extracting insights to achieve the project’s objective
• Presenting your recommendations with poise and confidence to senior client stakeholders
• Leading and executing complex analysis of commodity markets and project economics
• Leading content discussions within project teams
• Engaging across Wood Mackenzie to help identify ideas for new products and capabilities
• Assisting other members of the team to ensure successful delivery
• Providing a clear view to the team and the client of Wood Mackenzie’s research insights and available data and how these can be best used in the project
• Coordinating and managing the overall project as Project Manager
• Coaching junior team members on day-to-day consulting tasks

Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience Required

• At least 6 years' experience in management consulting, finance and/or a commercial/analytical role, with a focus on the upstream oil and gas sector (onshore US focus is a plus)
• Possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative or science discipline such as business, economics, finance, statistics, or engineering; MBA or master's is a plus
• Considerable experience managing key project work flows and overall coordination of projects in a Project Manager role
• Proven record of leadership in a work setting and/or through extracurricular activities

Core Competencies

• Client focused attitude – dedication to meeting the client’s needs and anticipating potential issues in project delivery
• Communicator - you can communicate effectively in a global context, utilising technologies in a way that ensures mutual understanding.
• Dedication and resiliency – taking ownership in your work and building on your experiences
• Curiosity – having a keen interest in the global energy and/or metals industries and a willingness to explore new frontiers of traditional markets and the Energy Transition
• Focus on efficiency – executing analysis and presentation creation with quality and accuracy, with minimal rework
• Issues based problem solving – the ability to identify the critical questions, problems, and issues related to a client’s decision
• Relationship minded – valuing engagement with others (clients, Wood Mackenzie colleagues, and others) and seeking to share your ideas and learn from their insights to build greater solutions together
• Quantitative analysis – comfort with building models that demonstrate potential outcomes for markets, projects, and asset financials

Recent Projects Our Upstream Practice Have Engaged In Include

• Conducting a multi-phased market entry assessment for an American independent, evaluating economic potential, as well as commercial, country and regulatory risks
• Assisting operators to build/adjust their strategy and portfolio to be more resilient considering the Energy transition
• Advising a government in the Americas and developing a successful licensing round strategy, including fiscal system design, bidding criteria assessment, and overall regulation
• Executing a commercial due diligence for a midstream player in the Lower 48 to assess the feasibility of a gas pipeline expansion
• Evaluating the feasibility of transforming a potash mine into an oil field evaporation pond
• Advising an energy infrastructure group to formulate its CCUS strategy and assess its internal capabilities for execution
• Assessing the resiliency of the portfolio of an independent gas producer against different climate scenarios for the TCFD report
• Evaluating and benchmarking the carbon footprint of the portfolio of a large independent against industry and leaders in the context of the energy transition
• Performing a buy-side commercial due diligence for a National Oil Company (NOC) around existing oil field assets in the Americas
• Conducting a study about the financial industry’s requirements on ESG disclosures, and actions for the energy industry, and its implications for an upstream focused operator

Additional Information
Wood Mackenzie Core Values
Wood Mackenzie is a place where we are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment which encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
Wood Mackenzie values everyone’s contribution and help them reach their full potential while maintaining an organisational culture of health and well-being.
Our Core Values Are

• Respect for the Individual
• Persistence
• Teamwork
• Passion
• Integrity
• Confidence with humility
• Excellence

We understand the importance of bringing your whole self to work and to achieving balance between work, family, and other life commitments. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements that enable the greatest spectrum of talent to contribute to Wood Mackenzie's success.
EEO statement
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Closing date: (internal applications only – between 1-2 weeks)
Please submit your resume and cover letter, outlining the knowledge, skills and experience you have to make you a suitable candidate.
Please ensure you discuss your intention to apply with your line manager in advance.
For further information please contact Human Resources.