Oil Demand Consultant (AP12052)
Region-Asia Pacific
Division-Research
Job Type-Full-Time
Oil Demand Consultant
Role Purpose
The Oil Demand Consultant will be part of Wood Mackenzie’s oil
demand consultant team, which sets the message and methodology
for the consultancy business, providing demand forecasts for a
number of Wood Mackenzie services and consulting projects. The
focus of activities will be to provide products and services focused on
petroleum demand at main product and sector levels primarily for
China while supporting similar work of other North Asian countries.
The successful candidate will work in a small global team developing
knowledge on oil product demand, forecasting both short and long
term trends, occasionally supporting consultancy assignments. The
role offers the opportunity for an individual to develop forecasting
techniques and knowledge through interactions with demand
specialists in other regions, while working closely with Wood
Mackenzie downstream consultant teams in Singapore and Beijing to
integrate views on product markets in China and across Asia Pacific
countries.
In line with Wood Mackenzie’s position as an integrated energy
consulting firm, developing views on alternative technologies and
consequent demand responses will be important, as well as the
impact of environmental legislation on oil demand.
Main Responsibilities
The China Oil Demand Consultant will be required to perform job
responsibilities as directed by his or her direct supervisor or other
more senior staff members in a manner that meet their standards and
expectations. The main job responsibilities include the following.
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Focus primarily on China while also taking a role in consulting
about the broader region.
Identify and use the necessary data for short and long term
forecasts of oil product demand to provide consultation
services.
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Work closely with Wood Mackenzie’s economists, and energy,
oil and downstream consultants to develop an integrated
energy view, and provide expert and appropriate oil demand
input into a range of products and services, focussing primarily
on China
Deliver written material for monthly reports on short term oil
demand trends, and regional/country outlooks for the long term.
Write Insight reports on demand or related market issues.
Respond to internal and external enquiries regarding China‘s
demand forecasts
Present the demand outlook to clients and prospects in
meetings and via web-calls.
Support development and enhancement of models for oil
product demand for a variety of end uses, including
optimisation of the company’s proprietary database.
Contribute to the development of the integrated downstream
product suite to enhance the delivery and coverage of the
existing products.
Provide technical advice to consulting mandates in conjunction
with the consulting team.
Key Competencies
The China Oil Demand Consultant will be required to satisfy his or her
direct supervisor or other more senior staff members that he or she is
competent on the job, including being competent in the following
areas.
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A good knowledge of the status of petroleum demand in China
and/or Asia, and a strong capability to identify key drivers (such
as macroeconomic indicators, industrial/consumer activities,
domestic fuel prices, vehicle fuel efficiency gains, and related
policies/regulations) so that their effects on petroleum demand
are quantified in a model.
Degree in economics, statistics, political science or other
relevant discipline.
Experience as a planner or economist in the petroleum or an
oil-user industry such as automobiles would be a particular
advantage.
Excellent English language skills combined with fluency in
Chinese would be a particular advantage.
Excellent problem solving and technical skills, including
advanced knowledge of Excel.
A good understanding of quantitative methods and their
application, preferably with experience of demand modeling.
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Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to
communicate key oil demand concepts and trends (both
internal and external).
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
The ability to work as part of a team involving multiple locations
and time zones. The successful candidate will be willing to travel
to Wood Mackenzie and client offices.
A commitment to excellence in order to meet high quality
standards expected internally and externally.
This role could involve some time in Boston and Singapore for
induction purposes.