Principal - Analytics & Consulting

Argus Media•Houston, TX

About The Position

Argus Consulting Services undertakes custom tailored commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients. Clients include governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, midstream, and downstream independents, consultancies, and energy services providers. The Americas Consulting team supports clients throughout North and South America, executes engagements in the areas of strategy, market due diligence, investment analysis, logistics evaluations, and energy transition. Americas Consulting supports all the commodity areas that Argus Media covers (e.g., crude, refined products, chemicals, fertilizers, and metals). As Principal, you will lead part of the Americas Consulting team and report directly to the VP Consulting, Americas. The following will be your primary areas of engagement: Business Development The Americas Consulting team supports clients throughout North and South America, executes engagements in the areas of strategy, market due diligence, investment analysis, logistics evaluations, and energy transition. Americas Consulting supports all the commodity areas that Argus Media covers (e.g., crude, refined products, chemicals, fertilizers, and metals). As Principal, you will partner with Americas Consulting leadership and the Argus sales team to build and strengthen client relationships. As a leader you will work with our senior sales leaders and business development teams in the Americans region to develop a Consulting business focused on developing a pipeline of consulting work and promoting Argus’s competitive advantages. Project Delivery Argus undertakes custom tailored commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients. Clients include governments, national oil and energy companies, multi-nationals, the finance sector, energy traders, upstream, midstream, and downstream independents, consultancies, and energy services providers. You will lead a variety of engagements that respond to client inquiries, develop proposals, and win business in all commodities areas that Argus covers. You will lead a team of consulting managers and analysts and will be responsible for the quality of the consulting work that your team delivers from lead development through execution. This includes responding timely with end-deliverables and ensuring excellent client experiences across all commodity sectors. People Leadership and Knowledge Development As Principal, you will lead part of the Americas Consulting team and report directly to the VP Consulting, Americas. You will develop talent and manage your team’s performance as well as support the growth initiatives of the consulting business. You will liaise with Argus’ network of subject matter experts to ensure current knowledge of Argus offerings. You will maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets and identify opportunities to promote consulting services. As a member of the Americas Consulting leadership, you will contribute to strategy planning and implementation of the practice strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, or related field.
Energy and commodity industry experience, achieved from any of the following: Consulting in areas of strategy, transaction support / M&A, or performance improvement.
Strategy and business planning for a major energy company or energy research organization.
Leadership position for a major energy company or energy research organization.
Experience building and leading a team, recruiting, and developing talent, and navigating a matrix organization.
Capable of structuring and leading projects, including developing complex project options.
Experience analyzing data quickly, meticulously, with great attention to detail and accuracy and developing conclusions from the analysis.
Flexible in approach, highly motivated, and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus Consulting Services.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree is a plus.
Focus on refining and/or chemicals is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead part of the Americas Consulting team and report directly to the VP Consulting, Americas.
Partner with Americas Consulting leadership and the Argus sales team to build and strengthen client relationships.
Work with senior sales leaders and business development teams in the Americans region to develop a Consulting business focused on developing a pipeline of consulting work and promoting Argus’s competitive advantages.
Lead a variety of engagements that respond to client inquiries, develop proposals, and win business in all commodities areas that Argus covers.
Lead a team of consulting managers and analysts and will be responsible for the quality of the consulting work that your team delivers from lead development through execution.
Respond timely with end-deliverables and ensuring excellent client experiences across all commodity sectors.
Develop talent and manage your team’s performance as well as support the growth initiatives of the consulting business.
Liaise with Argus’ network of subject matter experts to ensure current knowledge of Argus offerings.
Maintain current knowledge of major drivers and trends across commodity markets and identify opportunities to promote consulting services.
Contribute to strategy planning and implementation of the practice strategy.