Principal Analyst - North American LNG

Job Description

We are looking for a Principal for Wood Mackenzie's LNG Assets Research team within our Global Gas & LNG research practice. The role is located in Houston and focuses on North American LNG. The principal will lead North American LNG export research and provide high‑quality asset and market analysis on the sector. Responsibilities include defining the Wood Mackenzie view on LNG supply projects and project economics, key LNG export companies, LNG feed‑gas options, LNG contracting structures, liquefaction costs and EPC terms, LNG emissions and mitigation strategies.

The role holder will collaborate with the wider North America and global gas teams to publish thought‑leading insights, topical reports, and update datasets. A key part of the role is speaking with existing and prospective Wood Mackenzie clients and building our gas and LNG business in the Americas, alongside sales and consulting teams. The principal is expected to lead discussions on North American and global LNG market developments with senior‑level clients, build and maintain contacts with key players, develop research and commercial relationships, and coach less‑experienced team members across gas research and consulting teams.

Qualifications

You have either worked within a data, analytics, or consulting business, or have been directly involved in a commercial gas‑related role with an industry, government, or financial participant. You have deep industry knowledge and enthusiasm for analysis. You are passionate about what you do, and the quality of your work makes you credible with clients and able to engage at the senior level.

You enjoy the development and implementation of modelling and integrated scenario problem‑solving. You are curious and energized by asking questions and thinking creatively. Your commercial acumen enables you to play a key role in defining our aspiration for our LNG research. You understand clients’ business and translate that into valuable insight and data. You can build effective, collaborative internal relationships, influence across a matrix organization, appreciate diversity, and lead transformation projects and new initiatives.

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