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Argus Consulting Services is the research division of Argus Media — the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets.
Our research is firmly focused on markets — their structure, logistics and economics. Argus Consulting Services draws on Argus’ key strengths — energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases — in order to deliver real client value.
The division undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients, including governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, mid and downstream independents, and clients in the consultancy and energy services sectors.
The position would support a number of our subscription products focused on the crude and refined products market. Argus Consulting produces three subscription products for the crude and refined products market: a short-term price-focused Crude and Refined Products Outlook, a Marine Fuels Outlook, and a supply and demand focused publication (Argus Fundamentals). The Analyst would support all three of these publications and quickly become an expert on the crude and refined products market.
Job purpose
Due to the continued growth of the business, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic Analyst to join the business.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent analyst and will thrive in a fast- paced environment. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in consulting. You will get exposure to all areas of Consulting, and work with a great team.
You will work on a range of products to provide our clients with the in-depth analysis, insight and perspective they require. You will play a key role in building the business through development of data sets and analytical tools. Our team numbers about 45 in London, and has a real ambition to continue growing. Individuals that have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are prepared to play a role in all aspects of building the business will thrive. The opportunities for reward are excellent.
Key responsibilities
- Develop data sets and models to support the forecasting of supply, demand, capacity, imports and exports, price, production costs and margin for one or more commodities
- Maintain and develop fundamentals data and analysis for commodity markets, to apply expertise to Consulting projects and off-the-shelf reports
- Lead components of delivery, under guidance from project managers, providing input to the subscriptions products covering the crude and refined products market produced by Argus Consulting Services
- Liaise with Argus staff to ensure current knowledge of Argus products and maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets
- Work with commodity analysts around the globe to extract maximum value out of data collected across the organisation and to deliver integrated analysis
- Identify new sources of data to capture within the Argus fundamentals databases
- Support the development and commercialisation of new data-driven products
- Identify new areas of commodity market analysis
- Play a role in development of the consulting practice
Skills and experience
- Graduate/Masters degree from a top tier university
- Highly numerate with experience analysing data quickly and meticulously with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus
- Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills including advanced Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to handle multiple tasks to deadline and to meet targets
- Flexible in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus’ Consulting Services
- Clear understanding of, and interest in, commodity markets.
About Argus Media
Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.
Argus is an independent media organisation with almost 1100 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 26 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences.
Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor.
Benefits
Our rapidly-growing, award winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognises and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Flexible working
- 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season ticket travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Extensive internal and external training
