In the middle of the energy transition, businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure. Now, more than ever, companies need reliable data, analytics and actionable insight.Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables, energy and natural resources sectors.Wood Mackenzie's services include data, analytics, insight, events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie's team has over 2,300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover the entire supply chain.Wood Mackenzie ValuesInclusive – we succeed togetherTrusting – we choose to trust each otherCustomer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisionsFuture Focused – we accelerate changeCurious – we turn knowledge into actionJob DescriptionWood Mackenzie are an industry-leading research and advisory company that provides analysis and insight on the world's natural resources with offices all around the globe. This role will be part of Wood Mackenzie's Carbon research team, in the Carbon Management group.Wood Mackenzie's Carbon Research team aspires to enable clients across the energy value chain to understand and respond to market and portfolio-related climate risks and opportunities. We are a fast-growing team helping to drive the pace and scale of the energy transition and serving different customer segments with integrated analysis. Some of the services we provide include calculation and benchmarking of emissions across the full value chain of commodities, tracking and forecasting of carbon prices, and research and reporting on carbon marketsRole PurposeThis role will serve as part of Carbon research team, and is global in its nature rather than being focused on a specific region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong, global team and make a major contribution to decarbonization and the energy transition at a global scale.As part of our global Carbon team, you will develop a deep understanding of compliance carbon pricing regimes. You will play an important leading role in the development and expansion of our carbon pricing knowledge, modelling and offerings.Importantly, you will also develop your own network with internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams and industry partners. This will be to establish a knowledge base to test assumptions on methodologies, as well as to represent Wood Mackenzie's research in a high-quality way to customers.Main ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a Research Analyst who is expected to:Be up to date on developments in carbon policies and compliance carbon pricing regimes, via primary research on compliance carbon pricing regimes around the world, including carbon tax, emission trading schemes and other relevant forms of carbon pricing.Contribute to the delivery of regular compliance pricing market updates.Support the update and enhancement of compliance carbon pricing outlook.Create insights to provide clients with an understanding of key development, trends and challenges in compliance carbon pricing.Communicate research findings via various channels such as reports, conferences (calls), webinars and client visits.Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the Carbon team, other subject-matter experts in research and cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of the compliance carbon pricing offering under Wood Mackenzie's carbon products and tools.Grow as an influential speaker and thinker internally and increasingly externally.QualificationsKnowledge and experience requirement1-3 years of previous experience in compliance pricing or carbon/energy policy. An understanding of various carbon pricing developments globally is desirable, but region-specific or sector-specific focus is also welcomed. Prior experience in carbon pricing/policy modelling is a plus.Passionate with a profound intellectual curiosity about the role of carbon pricing in the broader decarbonisation transition.Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail. Interested in using both qualitative and quantitative methods to answer market questions.Strong communication skills in written and verbal English are necessary, with demonstrated ability and comfort in interacting with clients and industry stakeholders.Self-driven and being able to work independently. Capable of switching between the roles of an individual contributor and a collaborator.Investing in your own development is important to you. You are focused on continuous improvement and will be proactive in helping the wider team identify new and better ways of working.An engaging nature, capable of connecting with co-workers, clients and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settings around the globe.Relevant qualifications or prior experience in the energy sector is desirable but not essential.Quantitative background with strong numerical modelling skills. Full proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills (including Power Query) are needed for the role. Advanced data visualisation skill is a plus.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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