Energy Research Specialist

**Roles & Responsibilities:**

• Contribute to the development of research-based insights through structured market analysis, industry monitoring, and synthesis of relevant data and trends.
• Explore key industry themes such as energy transition, decarbonization, digital transformation, market dynamics, and geopolitical influences on the oil and gas sector.
• Assist in analyzing industry and company data using various research and visualization tools. Collaborate with senior researchers to update internal models and produce client-ready outputs.
• Work with research leads and client teams across global markets to shape viewpoints, answer strategic questions, and contribute to publications or internal briefings.
• Help craft clear, compelling research outputs ranging from slides to written summaries suitable for leadership and clients.

**Professional & Technical Skills:**

*Hard skills:*

• Understanding or interest in the energy (oil & gas) industry, including awareness of major industry challenges.
• Skilled in applying a range of research methodologies, including secondary data gathering, market and company profiling, strategic frameworks, and financial assessment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make sense out of data, with the capability to analyze, visualize, and interpret.
• Comfortable using Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to enhance research and content creation.
• Ability to compile reports with a clear storyline and results.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; visualization experience with Power BI or similar is a plus.

*Soft skills:*

• Problem-solving approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in global, virtual, cross-cultural teams.
• Capability to present research findings to senior audiences.
• Strong communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements.

**Qualifications:**

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in science or engineering.
• A full-time master's degree in business, such as an MBA, economics, or equivalent is a plus.

This position reports to the Research Associate Manager and requires 5-8 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, think tank, financial institution, or other business research organization, or demonstrated equivalent skill. The preferred start date for this role is as soon as possible. The location for this position is Gurugram (preferably) or Bengaluru, India.,