Senior Research Analyst - Subsurface Data Analytics

Senior Research Analyst - Subsurface Data Analytics

Apply: remote type Hybrid locations London, GB; Edinburgh, GB time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR2117

Wood Mackenzie is a global data and analytics business serving the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Backed by over 50 years of experience, our team of over 2,400 experts across 30 locations provides real-time analytics, consultancy, events, and thought leadership to enable confident decision-making in a changing world.

Role Purpose

Establishing resilient, sustainable, and reliable portfolios is critical for energy companies navigating the Energy Transition. We aim to be the partner of choice, offering world-class products and services. Our Subsurface Research Team delivers integrated research, data analysis, and thought leadership across the geo-energy landscape, supporting faster, more effective decisions.

Reporting to our Subsurface Research Leadership, we seek an experienced, motivated Senior Analyst to drive our Subsurface analytics agenda, including AI use, to provide advanced workflow solutions and insights that inform better investment decisions for the Energy Transition.

Main Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the Subsurface Analytics agenda
• Collaborate on Synoptic initiatives across Wood Mackenzie
• Drive data and workflow analytics within Subsurface; build data science-driven analytics bench strength in the CoE
• Support and drive revenue growth through AI-driven solutions
• Build and develop relationships with customers to understand their needs and develop our offerings
• Create impactful, thought-provoking written content
• Support the vision and development of geo-energy products and services
• Demonstrate core values: teamwork, collaboration, respect, integrity, fairness, and diversity

About You

You are passionate about the energy sector, understand subsurface data, and are excited about AI's potential across the upstream value chain. You can analyze data, communicate complex information clearly, and thrive in collaborative, client-centric environments. You have a proven ability to develop others, influence at various levels, and appreciate cultural diversity across geographies.

If you're looking to join a dynamic team supporting better client decisions and influencing energy solutions, apply now.

Qualifications and Capabilities

• BSc in Geoscience or Reservoir Engineering, plus a postgraduate data science degree or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years relevant experience in the energy sector, preferably upstream
• Expertise in data analytics and current data analytics technologies
• Knowledge of the global Energy Transition
• Experience in relationship management
• Strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Curiosity and a record of impactful innovation

Expectations

• This is a hybrid role requiring presence in the office at least 2 days per week; full remote work is not available
• Flexibility to accommodate different time zones is expected

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We support applicants with disabilities through the hiring process. More info at

If you thrive in a growth environment with enthusiastic, high-achieving colleagues, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Work Experience embodies our culture, values, commitment to sustainability, and our people-our self-disciplined, curious, trustworthy, humble, and team-oriented employees who make us a top workplace.