Manager-Consulting (Energy Markets)
Location - Houston, US.
About Argus
Argus is an independent media organisation with 1,400 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 30 offices in the world's principal commodity trading and production centres. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes.
Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic. Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women's network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.
What will you be doing?
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 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
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.
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 a Consulting Manager, you will partner with Americas Consulting leadership and the Argus sales team to build and strengthen client relationships. You will support the development a pipeline of consulting work and promote Argus's competitive advantages. As a leader you will work with our senior sales leaders and business development teams across the Americas region.
What we're looking for in you[MS1]:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Energy and commodity industry experience, achieved from Strategy and business planning for a major energy company or energy research organization and/or consulting in areas of strategy or performance improvement and/or leadership position for a major energy company or energy research organization, and focus on refining and/or chemicals is a plus.
- Proven experience engaging in the consulting sales process (or similar business development process), including defining engagement scope and developing commercial offers.
- Demonstrated interest in the energy transition and an understanding of renewable energy systems, net-zero emission targets, energy regulation, economics and technology would be viewed favourably.
- Intellectually curious and capable of structuring and leading projects, including developing complex project options, knowledgeable of the commodity areas that Argus supports, and ability to developing conclusion from the analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and capable of making a significant contribution to project sales and processes.
What we're looking for in you:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience with a demonstrable track record of delivering professional services, conducting market analysis in a commercial setting, or analyzing CAPEX decisions in a strategic context.
- Exceptional communication and relationship skills. Capable of operating at the highest levels within target clients and other relevant organizations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to help facilitate work efforts across internal and client organizations.
- Exposure to - and understanding of - delivery of the types of project Argus is known for. Flexible in approach, highly motivated and determined to contribute to the growth of Argus' Consulting Services. Energy transition experience is a plus.
- Very strong knowledge of industry trends that are relevant to Energy companies within the region. Some understanding of other sectors covered by Argus (e.g. Fertilizer, Metals) beneficial
What's in it for you
Our rapidly growing, award winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.
- Competitive salary with bonus
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible working environment
- Group medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance plan
- Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
- 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Subsidized gym membership
- Extensive internal and external training
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
Argus Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact us.
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