We are looking for a Research Associate to join our Fiscal & Valuations team in Edinburgh.  Our long history in the upstream sector is underpinned by our deep understanding and modelling of fiscal regimes around the world. We provide unique insight to our research and consulting clients, industry and Governments, on how fiscal terms impact investment decisions and the valuation of assets.   

About you and how you can excel in this role

You have strong numerical modelling skills, ideally developed through prior experience using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level. You demonstrate the ability to proactively monitor, gather and interpret the information required to understand, create and test commercial models. You have an analytical mindset and can formulate an opinion supported by a variety of data and information. As you grow your specialist knowledge you will enjoy communicating complex or technical information, delivering written and verbal content that is easily understood.

You thrive in a collaborative, agile and client-centric environment. The way in which you work is highly productive and driven. You strive to be best in class and will invest in your own development, leveraging your colleagues, training resources and on the job learning experience to achieve this. You are focused on continuous improvement and will be proactive in promoting and implementing new and better ways of working.

About the role

As part of a world-class team of industry experts, you will develop a sophisticated understanding of fiscal terms and their impact on valuations and investment decisions. As you learn, you will take a lead role in fiscal modelling, creating new country models and improving or updating existing models. As your knowledge of petroleum economics and fiscal analysis grows, you will develop and communicate opinions on fiscal change, business environment, government energy policy and regional geopolitics. 

You will develop a network of industry contacts to help source and validate fiscal data and assumptions. With a genuine interest in understanding clients’ businesses, priorities and challenges, you will work with sales and product colleagues to support existing clients and develop new client opportunities.

 What you’ll love about Wood Mackenzie

For the past 45 years,  we have established  our reputation as a trusted source of  knowledge and forward- looking insight for the world’s most innovative  organisations.  

Our teams are located around the world, and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment  and valuation of thousands of individual assets, companies  and economic indicators such as market supply, demand  and price trends. As a result, we can count the world’s key energy institutions and governments  among our most loyal clients.

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 value everyone’s contribution and support them to reach their full potential while sustaining an organisational culture of health and well-being. There are opportunities 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 part of a company that has been named as a Best Employer by Forbes Magazine and on the Forbes Most Innovative Companies list three years running. Verisk is one of only 15 out of 500 companies to appear on both lists. We are proud to be a part of the Verisk family of companies!

What you’ll love about Verisk

Verisk Analytics has an amazing story to tell. In 2017, Forbes magazine named Verisk to its World’s Most Innovative Companies list for the third consecutive year and to its America’s Best Mid-Size Employers list. We also earned the Great Place to Work® Certification for the second consecutive year in recognition of our outstanding workplace culture.

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, natural resources, and financial services. We’ve been delivering data, analytics, and decision support services to our customers for more than 45 years, helping them protect people, property, and financial assets. At Verisk, you’ll be part of an organization that’s committed to serving the long-term interests of our stakeholders, including the communities where we operate.

At Verisk, you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. Our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business will be heard. As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business-casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package.

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