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
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