Consulting Co-Op (Boston) Jan - Jun 2027

Wood Mackenzie • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This opportunity is for students looking for a 6-month placement starting in January 2027. The Consulting division offers a powerful combination of natural resources expertise and commercial consulting skills, partnering with clients to provide actionable recommendations that deliver results as they begin to navigate the challenges of the energy and materials transitions. This co-op placement will help students gain an understanding of the commercial drivers in the energy sector and understand the major challenges facing the natural resources sectors, how these sectors interrelate, and what strategies companies are adopting to tackle these challenges. Co-ops will have the opportunity to work across 5 key consulting sectors: upstream, downstream, gas & LNG, metals & mining, and power and renewables.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program related to one of the following degrees: Political Science, Economics, International Affairs, International Business, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management.
• Currently in education and looking for a co-op placement between January - June 2027.
• Demonstrated history of leveraging data to solve problems.
• Applicants must have the legal Right to Work in the country this role is based in.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve.
• Analytical mind and eye for detail.
• Great written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn about our business from the ground up.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Excel in particular).
• Ability to remain flexible and take initiative.
• Innate sense of curiosity and interest in the challenges facing the natural resources sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical skills by immersing yourself in meaningful projects.
• Build, analyze, and present datasets.
• Develop supporting tools.
• Conduct lifecycle carbon analysis of renewable technologies.
• Perform desktop research exploring Gas & LNG pipeline developments.
• Examine commodity market fundamentals (supply, demand, price) for base metals and battery raw materials.
• Collaborate closely with the global team of experienced analysts and consultants to understand how to approach industry challenges.
• Gain insight into how different teams (Research, Data, Technology, Sales, Marketing, etc.) collaborate to create and deliver value for clients.
• Start building a professional network to kickstart a future career in consulting.

Benefits

• Valuable work experience and a comprehensive insight into the work of a leading research organisation.
• Opportunity to contribute to a research project, enabling you to put theory into practice.
• Encouragement to share your ideas.
• Chance to learn new skills that will be valuable in your future career.
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful work and collaboration with international stakeholders.
• Support, coaching, and training to kick-start your career.
• Opportunities to get involved in Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Sustainability initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed