Research Analyst - Midstream

Wood Mackenzie•Louisville, KY

8d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Wood Mackenzie is seeking a Research Analyst to join the Commodity Trading Data Analytics’ Midstream team in Louisville, Kentucky. This role will focus on maintaining and supporting the quality of Oil Transportation products, which provide real-time, proprietary data on crude oil pipelines and crude-by-rail terminals in North America and Europe. The analyst will develop expertise in pipeline flow modeling and remote sensing networks, applying advanced analytics and statistical methods. Responsibilities include improving oil offerings, ensuring data integrity, researching technical documentation, understanding market dynamics, designing analytical tools, and collaborating with team members for consistent reporting and analysis.

Requirements

Can quickly learn and implement established processes and procedures, with keen attention to detail.
Can synthesize and analyze data from a variety of sources quickly and efficiently, often assimilating facts from prior events.
Strong quantitative skills with experience in research, process management, or statistics.
Be a strong team player with an eye for detail and show creativity in finding alternative solutions.
Can manage your time effectively to execute in a deadline-driven environment.
Have an intellectual curiosity about what drives markets based on economic principles.
Experience with Python or R required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience in at least one other database querying language (SQL, Cypher, etc.).
Effective communicator with clients and with key internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Physics, Math, or Economics preferred.
Experience working in a technical role.
Developed strong quantitative and statistical analytic capabilities from either professional or academic experiences.
Passionate about commodity markets and the global oil supply chain.
Enjoy data storytelling.
Can work independently and as part of a team, generating ideas you want to share.
Productive and driven work style, striving to be the best in class.

Responsibilities

Maintain and support the ongoing quality of our Oil Transportation products.
Develop expertise in pipeline flow modeling and remote sensing networks, applying advanced analytics and statistical methods to optimize operational processes.
Improve oil offerings while ensuring data integrity through collaboration with team members.
Research and organize technical documentation (permits, media articles, regulations, company records, etc.) on regional pipelines and related infrastructure to support informed decision-making.
Build a strong understanding of market dynamics such as crude oil flows from production regions downstream and share insights with the team.
Design and enhance analytical tools and procedures that support continuous improvement of our modeling and sensing capabilities through innovative problem-solving.
Collaborate with fellow analysts to provide consistent and reliable reporting and analysis of operational events while taking initiative to identify opportunities for improvement.