Consultant - Projects (Downstream Oil products)

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What We're Looking For

Argus stands as a trailblazer in the global energy industry, offering unparalleled insights, price indexes, and consulting services trusted by companies across 140 countries and esteemed multilaterals such as the International Energy Agency (IEA). Our data not only fuels physical trade indexing but also serves as benchmarks in financial derivative markets, empowering stakeholders with critical analysis and foresight for strategic planning.

In addition to our esteemed reputation in energy, Argus boasts a burgeoning commodities markets consulting and analytics division. Leveraging industry best practices, expert knowledge, and our proprietary data, this division delivers comprehensive market analysis, strategic business insights, evaluation of capital projects, and operational guidance across diverse commodities and geographies.

With a client roster that includes global energy giants, leading petrochemical companies, fertilizer producers, clean energy players, metal manufacturers, and governments, we continue to shape the future of commodities trading and strategy.

As our Consulting and Analytics Research business experiences unprecedented growth, we are on the lookout for a dynamic Analyst to join our Analytics Research team in Mumbai. In this role, you will provide analysis across a spectrum of commodities in the energy sector, from transition fuels to petrochemicals, biofuels, generation fuels and fertilisers. Seize this opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and insight in the ever-evolving energy landscape.

What Will You Be Doing

• Market Insight: Develop a detail understanding of global market fundamentals, identifying and analysing emerging trends that shape the landscape of energy and commodities markets.
• Project Execution: Contribute to the delivery of bespoke consulting projects by working with teams to deliver market study (including supply/ demand analysis & assistance on long-term price forecasting), and strategy studies, for preferably oil products team including crude, refined products & petrochemical commodities.
• Client Engagements: Participate in client discussions during project executions, assist in developing presentation materials and participate in results presentations.
• Tool Development: Development of in-house consulting tools and analytics in support of consulting projects.
• Regulatory Vigilance: Stay abreast of regulatory developments and policy shifts at local, national, and international levels, providing invaluable insights to guide strategic decision-making.
  
  

Skills And Experience

Candidates with minimum of two years' experience in relevant industries such as Refining, or Petrochemicals manufacturing company or a consultant advisor to these industries would be preferred. Engineering graduates/ MBA with engineering background would be highly preferred.

• Industry Familiarity: Possess familiarity with commodity exchanges and/or relevant sector experience, offering valuable insights into market dynamics.
• Analytics Excellence: Demonstrate proficiency in analytical skillset and tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Effective Communication: Exhibit strong communication skills, enabling you to articulate complex concepts and insights with clarity and impact. Craft engaging presentation materials/ reports and present the findings to the clients, if need be, upholding Argus' standards of excellence.
• Team Collaboration: Leverage your experience in working with teams and tapping into organizational resources to drive collaborative success.
  
  

Attributes

• Self-motivated, confident and results driven individual
• Highly organised to manage own workload and efficiently meet targets
• Courteous, friendly, and positive
• Curiosity and Enthusiasm: Display a passion for analysing both traditional and emerging areas across diverse commodities, demonstrating a hunger for knowledge and insight.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Embrace the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge, exhibiting a proactive approach to personal and professional development.
• Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a team environment, seamlessly collaborating with colleagues and drawing upon collective resources to achieve shared objectives.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Excel in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, adeptly absorbing and analysing information to drive informed decision-making.
  
  

What's In It For You

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a rewarding salary package coupled with an enticing company bonus scheme, acknowledging your contributions and incentivizing your continued excellence.

Flexibility Redefined: Embrace a hybrid working model that seamlessly blends the best of both worlds—three days in the vibrant office environment and two days of productive work from home, fostering work-life balance and maximizing productivity.

Wellness Assurance: Prioritize your health and well-being with comprehensive group healthcare coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Time to Recharge: Rejuvenate and recharge with generous annual leave entitlement of 18 days, including additional 8 days of casual leave to unwind and pursue personal interests.

Continuous Growth: Embark on a journey of continuous learning and development with extensive internal and external training opportunities, empowering you to stay at the forefront of industry trends and sharpen your skills.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid Working Policy (3 days in Mumbai office/ 2 days WFH once fully inducted)
• Group healthcare scheme
• 18 days annual leave
• 8 days of casual leave
• Extensive internal and external training
  
  

Hours

This is a full-time position operating under a hybrid model, with three days in the office and two days working remotely. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with a one-hour lunch break.

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world's principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
Skills Required
Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Analytical Skills, Word