Specialist/Associate Manager - Research - Energy Industry

Research Specialist/Associate Manager-Energy Industry Research

About the role :

WHAT IS EXPECTED :

INNOVATION : Assists and supports the development of thought-provoking insights through market analysis and in-depth review of trends, guided by the Research lead.

DATA-DRIVEN :

- Accenture is a data-driven organization! You will need to understand and audit the data needed to underpin effective industry consulting and strategy work

- Updates our proprietary in-house models and provides results to the practice when needed.

- Establishes creative ways to secure the data needed and manage its maintenance using innovative tools and techniques.

REPUTATION :

- An expert in secondary information sources and data gathering

- May co-author articles/blogs/thought pieces through Accenture's publication channels and other channels

- Maintains a positive and growing social media presence

- Be an advocate of the Energy sector

BUSINESS :

IMPACT : Ability to operate on a team to meeting internal customer needs.

- Research focused on Accenture Business and Accenture's Clients business ("so what?") with major and long-lasting impact

- Credible in presenting work and results

COMPLEXITY : Ability to work on multiple engagement and geographies at any one time. Work is mostly virtual, but with global presence/reach.

PEOPLE :

LEADERSHIP - Individual contributor role

- No people management responsibilities

Your skills :

"Hard" skills :

- Experience in analyzing the oil & gas industry

- Experience or good understanding of the energy transition / clean energy is a plus

- Track record in research and analysis

- An excel and powerpoint guru, being well versed with tools like Power BI or Tableau will be an added advantage

- Strong analytical skills - can identify errors and make sense out of data

- An understanding of financial reports, accounting and valuation

- A basic understanding of the role of digital and technology in disrupting Energy markets

- Able to write in a clear, concise and compelling way

- Ability to present research findings to team and Accenture executives

- Experience in packaging, synthesizing and presenting research deliverables

- Experience in using subscribed databases eg Dow Jones Factiva or CapitalIQ; a plus for IHS Markit / JS Herold or Rystad

- Working experience in a team of research professionals, using research tools and methodologies and providing research output on a regular basis

- Ability to synthesize and deliver outputs on time, to specifications, and with original insights

- Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills; knowledge of visualization tools eg PowerBI is a plus

"Soft" skills :

- Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn more

- Ability to work with people and complex multi-country research projects

- Entrepreneurial attitude

- Strong communications skills and good interpersonal skills in one-to-one and team settings

- Ability to become a ROCK STAR (that is, someone who likes the Energy Industry and is passionate about everything that has to do with the sector). Nothing "soft" about this skill!

- Experience in teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize appropriately and effectively

Additional Information :

Reports to : Thought Leadership Senior Principal

Supervises : None. This is an individual contributor role

Qualifications : A bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or science. A post-graduate degree/qualification in engineering, science, business, such as business (MBA), economics or equivalent is a plus.

Work Experience :

- Specialist (preferable) : ~5 to 8 years research experience

- Associate manager : ~9-12 years research experience

- 5+ years business experience, ideally within a business facing research department or management / strategy consultancy or equivalent skills/experience/

- Demonstrated experience of writing reports, quantitative/financial analysis and presentations for delivery to internal and external audience a plus.

- Global/large private corporation or institution involved in mining, metals, forest products or building materials; Research Consultancy, Research role at Management Consultancy or Management Consulting experience with track record in Thought Leadership focused on Energy related topics

Location : Bengaluru (preferably) OR Gurugram, India

Preferred start date : Immediate