Manager-Consulting (Energy Markets)

Houston, TX, United States

Manager - Analytics & Consulting (Energy Markets)

Location - Houston, US.

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organization with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyze situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and 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 develop ment 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:

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 favorably .

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:

Educated to degree level. Highly numerate and intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills.

5+ years of experience with a d emonstrable 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.

Very strong knowledge of industry trends that are relevant to Oil & Gas and Petrochemical companies within the region. Some understanding of other sectors covered by Argus ( e.g. Fertilizer, Metals) beneficial

What’s in it for you:

Competitive salary with bonus

Hybrid work model

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, which increases up to 30 days

Subsidized gym membership

Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you send your CV and cover letter 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 . If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact us . This email is provided exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages sent for this purpose will be returned. Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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