Research Analyst - Oil Supply

Wood Mackenzie

The Role

Overview

Analyze and forecast oil supply, produce research reports, and support client insights.

Key Responsibilities

  • change agility
  • market analysis
  • supply forecasting
  • regulatory review
  • research reporting
  • global collaboration

Tasks

-Change agility - maintaining high performance through disruption and change -An understanding of oil market dynamics, including supply fundamentals and pricing - as someone with a keen interest in oil market dynamics, you want to understand how these markets impact our everyday lives. You can undertake an analysis of the oil supply value chain to develop an integrated outlook for our clients. You can generate short-term and long-term forecasts by analysing country-level developments, regulatory and policy changes, and economic events, contributing to regular research reports, working as part of a global team.

Requirements

  • communication
  • team player
  • analytical
  • excel
  • powerpoint
  • data analysis

What You Bring

-Excellent communication skills - Your strong command of English, both written and spoken, allows you to communicate effectively in the globalised commodity market. You can support with client engagement and showcase the ability to understand and execute client enquiries and ad hoc requests in a timely and professional manner. -Highly adaptive team player - you thrive in fast-paced environments and are excited about the opportunity to work cross-functionally on a variety of tasks. You can work independently or as part of a team, generating ideas and striving to be the best in class. -Analytical mindset and eye for detail - You're comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulating your findings clearly, and seeking to enhance your knowledge by asking thoughtful questions. You can develop compelling narratives from researched/ available data points to present a strong view of the current market scenario and write insightful commentary on the challenges and opportunities for the oil markets. You can maintain, develop and improve data models, methodology and other intellectual property related to the industry. You have experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, which helps you present your findings in a visually compelling way.

Benefits

-We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment. This is subject to change per company policy.

The Company

About Wood Mackenzie

-Pivoted in 1973 to pioneering energy research with its first oil report. -Over five decades evolved into a global consultancy powering decisions in energy, chemicals, metals, mining and renewables. -Its Lens platform spans power, hydrogen, carbon, LNG, maritime and more—turning vast datasets into strategic foresight. -Typical projects include asset valuation, project economics, supply‑chain intelligence and portfolio optimization. -With 30+ offices and a presence across energy value chains, it guides governments, producers and financial institutions. -Stands out by integrating legacy upstream expertise with cutting‑edge analytics across renewables and transition fuels. -Notable for weaving real‑time vessel tracking and carbon insights alongside decades‑deep commodity research.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Metals & Mining

Commodity Trading Analytics

Power Trading Analytics

Supply Chain Analytics

Power & Renewables

Upstream

Emissions & Carbon Management

Energy Transition Scenarios & Technologies

Gas & LNG

Coal Market

Coal Supply