Commodity Markets & Trading Strategy Consultant

Accenture • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Accenture Strategy is seeking a Strategy Consultant with significant experience in the finance or energy industry, focusing on investment and trading. The role involves utilizing state-of-the-art quantitative analysis, analytics, and risk management techniques to assist clients with their investment, trading, and risk management strategies. The ideal candidate possesses energy, drive, personal resilience, a passion for client service, and a love for continuous learning. Strong communication and people skills are essential, as is the ability to appreciate diverse perspectives and foster collaboration within a team setting.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the consulting industry or equivalent in an internal consulting role, OR minimum 4 years of experience working in the Energy industry within commodity markets or investment banking.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical thinker with 2-3 years of prior experience in driving insights using statistics or data analysis.
• Knowledge of how global markets work, grasp of commodity trends, and experience in commodity marketing and trading.
• Experience in business case development, financial analysis, and financial statements.
• Strong quantitative skills, including familiarity with Excel/VBA and other modeling packages.
• Ability to lead or contribute to teams and deliver complex strategy or consulting engagements.

Nice To Haves

• An MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Exposure to one or more of the following industries: energy, chemicals, soft commodities, agriculture, metals, mining, utilities, transportation, consumer goods, or capital markets.
• Experience in renewable energy, the energy transition, and sustainability.
• Familiarity with recognized strategy frameworks and techniques.
• Experience in research and data analysis, digital, analytics, and/or applied intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on top priorities for their asset portfolios, including corporate restructuring, capital planning, and balance-sheet optimization.
• Revamp client value chains based on market and industry conditions.
• Provide energy consulting to help clients navigate the energy transition through the development of new business models, advising on sustainability strategies, and developing market outlooks.
• Help commodity trading organizations establish and expand their trading and risk management activities across energy markets and other commodity value chains.
• Lead project teams to shape clients’ investment/divestment transactions and create innovative, agile business models.
• Lead analysis of clients’ businesses to advise on growing product margin, boosting supply certainty, and reducing price/volumetric volatility.
• Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to craft strategies for clients to enter new markets and boost growth.
• Strengthen client relationships to sustain Accenture’s profile as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Lead teams in driving insights and recommendations using data models and visualization tools.
• Manage junior members of the Strategy team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level