Senior Economist
Location: Oxford
Location type: Hybrid
Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.
The role…
GlobalData is a leading market analysis and consulting firm in the UK, and we are looking for a Senior Economist to join LMC (a global data company) to work within the Biofuels & Chemicals team, based in the Oxford Office. A passion for biofuels is essential, together with prior relevant experience. We work with many of the world’s leading producers, consumers and those in the financial sector to help them maximise success through developing a thorough understanding of the sector and its likely future performance. Our client base is diverse ranging from biofuel producers to oil majors and policy makers.
Key responsibilities:
Produce high quality reports and presentations analysing the dynamics of global biofuels and their interaction with raw material markets. This will involve an analysis of supply/demand, pricing, costs, policy and sustainability. Topics covered include Ethanol, Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Marine Biofuels, Glycerine and Waste Oils.
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Take responsibility for small pieces of consulting work with support from the Team Leader.
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Develop forecasting tools and build economic and financial models.
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Help maintain and develop the team’s extensive databases.
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Develop a network of external contacts for the purpose of research and represent the company at international conferences.
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Travel for the purpose of research and meeting clients, helping to develop and nurture our client base.
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Contribute to and coordinate work on biofuels under the direction of the Team Leader, take personal responsibility for their completion and ensure deadlines are met.
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Support preparation of proposals for studies.
Role requirements:
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A good economics/science/ engineering degree from a leading University.
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A higher degree in a relevant subject
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Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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Excellent spoken and written English.
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Competent in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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3-5 years of relevant work experience in biofuels/renewable energy or related agricultural processing industry.
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An enthusiasm and willingness to develop an understanding of LMC’s biofuels work and upstream agricultural markets
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Strong analytical skills and a high degree of numeracy
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Initiative, organisational skills, tenacity and excellent attention to detail
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Strong oral and written communication skills
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An awareness of commercial constraints/opportunities in the biofuels industry
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The ability to work independently and in teams
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The ability to work under pressure, on multiple projects to tight deadlines.
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Strong computer skills, and ability working with databases
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A demonstrable interest in biofuels
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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