Head of Economics & Demand - Commodity Analytics

Verisk Analytics ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

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: 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'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. Job Description Location: London / Edinburgh / Singapore / Houston We are looking for a Head of Economics & Demand to lead the newly created Demand Centre of Excellence (CoE), reporting into our Commodities Research group. This new role provides an exceptional opportunity to work across Wood Mackenzie, ensuring our demand analysis is a must-have reference source for our clients. Understanding demand is increasingly important, as the energy transition and shifting patterns of global consumption evolve. The role will ensure leading edge analytics, technologies and modelling techniques are used to acquire, interpret and forecast demand data. You will be responsible for our demand-side analysis across all energy and natural resources sectors (Oil, Gas and NGLs, LNG, Coal, Power, Refined Products, Petrochemicals and Metals), ensuring forecast accuracy, credibility and consistency. About you and how you can excel in this role You understand the value of data and expert insight for business decision making and want to work in a leading research, analytics and consultancy business. You are passionate about leadership and excellence. You are an experienced leader in the commodities or natural resources industry. In doing so, you have shown that you possess sound commercial acumen and have led strategic development within your area, particularly leading through change and business transformation. It would be an advantage if you have worked with a data and analytics, commercial research or consulting business, and industry knowledge and leadership skills are essential. The people around you recognise your ability to develop others, building an environment in which people thrive and deliver high quality results. The way in which you work enables you to build effective, collaborative internal relationships and can influence within a matrix at all levels in the company. You understand that diversity of experience and thought makes a diff