Research Associate - Upstream

Role Purpose

Wood Mackenzie is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Research Associate to join our Upstream Global Analyst Team in Edinburgh. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to industry‑leading research and insights into the global upstream oil and gas sector.

• Deliver high‑quality research and analysis on upstream assets, companies, and market trends.
• Maintain and enhance asset‑level valuations and emissions profiles using proprietary models.
• Interpret datasets to identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Share opinions on key themes impacting the upstream industry.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to validate assumptions and gather market intelligence.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in research outputs.
• Support the team in delivering its weekly and quarterly data sets to clients and ensuring data set quality and timeliness.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Geosciences, Economics, or Finance.
• Entry‑level position; relevant experience in upstream oil and gas, consulting, energy finance, or oilfield services is advantageous.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel and other data‑analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in written and verbal English.

Analytical mindset, keen eye for detail, comfortable collecting and interpreting data, articulate findings, drive, collaborative, curious about the energy sector, and eager to grow and develop expertise in the upstream oil and gas industry.

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