Americas Power & Renewables Consulting Team (various levels)

Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers. Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive. We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives. We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

https://www.woodmac.com/careers/our-people/

We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It's the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It's why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It's the aim of our "returnship" program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it's what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers' problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career.We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We've been recognized by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce.Verisk's Statement on Racial Equity and Diversitysupports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

Job Description

GTM Research, Wood Mackenzie, Genscape and MAKE have combined their powers and come together as one brand: Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables, the leading insight and advisory firm for renewable energy. Our new digital platform for clients brings together all of MAKE's wind research, GTM's solar, storage and grid edge products, and Wood Mackenzie's insights on power fundamentals. Learn more about us onhttps://www.woodmac.com/our-expertise/capabilities/power-and-renewables/

Role Purpose

We are seeking candidates with strong consulting and/or power & renewables industry experience to join our growing Americas Power & Renewables Consulting practice. Our team serves a range of energy sector and financials clients in a variety of strategic/commercial consulting projects. You will be working at the leading edge of industry trends, working with world-class clients as they adapt to the energy transition. You will be working alongside talented colleagues and subject matter experts and contributing to Wood Mackenzie's mission of ‘transforming the way we power our planet.'

We are looking for candidates with a range of experience levels, including consultants, project managers and business developers. The roles require communication and presentation skills, combined with analytical and problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and willingness to learn. Working closely with internal project teams and client teams also requires strong interpersonal and collaboration and teamwork skills.

You will sit within the Power & Renewables consulting team supporting a broad range of projects which could include strategy development, transaction support, commercial due diligence, project development or finance, government policy advisory, market screening, and pricing and competitiveness analysis. Projects in the practice area cover a range of areas including power markets, wind, solar, storage, renewables supply chain, and broader energy transition topics. You will regularly be working cross-sector and engaging with colleagues in consulting and research from across the regional and global organization. The candidates will frequently work alongside senior client teams as they engage with our Americas and global customers.

Main Responsibilities

As a member of the Americas Power & Renewables Consulting team at Wood Mackenzie you will have a role in the successful delivery of consulting projects. Your role within the team will be matched with your experience, skill level and interest

All Team Members Will

• Understand the basics of the US power markets and power market trends and dynamics. Awareness, understanding and experience in power and renewables technologies is a pre-requisite
• Be able to effectively discuss recent events and implications with clients and colleagues
• Focus on effectively solving our clients' issues and needs, and ability to communicate clearly to a senior client audience and internal stakeholders
• Work to build our broader practice, including training, coaching, and mentoring others in the team, supporting offering development, and contributing to thought leadership
  

Team Leaders, Business Developers And Project Directors Will

• Lead and support key business development activities for consulting solutions by targeting C-level clients, relationship building, proposing services, and closing opportunities
• Build, nurture and lead client relationships from business development through project delivery stage
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas of the power and renewables sector and lead the team's delivery of analytical, modeling, written, or slide presentation outputs
• Manage executive-level client communications, including presentations, workshops, and discussions with management teams or other stakeholders
• Identify business development of follow-on work opportunities and lead new project scoping, lead discussions and proposal development and pitching
• Generate innovative ideas and approaches to industry issues and participate in the development of new offerings
  

Project Managers Will

• Develop effective work plans and organize resources for the projects
• Provide clear, focused support and expertise to your team in structuring and solving problems
• Manage workload while coaching team members to ensure successful, timely and quality deliverables
• Support lead conversion and proposal development
• Research the client organization and industry, conducting interviews, and facilitating workshops with client employees, management teams and other stakeholders
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline such as engineering or finance, valuation and/or financial analysis, power or renewables technologies; master's and/or MBA preferred
• Previous experience (5+ years) at a consulting firm covering aspects such as conducting research, delivering analysis and insights, data analysis project and client management, commercial / financial modelling, proposal development, and internal team development
• Other experience such as working within the energy industry (including utilities, developers, OEMs, industry bodies, ISOs, etc.), banking, or other such analytical role at a renowned company within the energy industry would also be considered
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Distinctive entrepreneurial mind set
• Fluency in English is mandatory
  

Additional Information

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

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