Director Upstream Research
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Posted on:
24-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables energy and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human an ever-changing world companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. Thats why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth backed by over 50 years experience. Our team of over 2400 experts operating across 30 global locations are enabling customers decisions through real-time analytics consultancy events and thought leadership. Together we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
Wood Mackenzie Values
- Inclusive we succeed together
- Trusting we choose to trust each other
- Customer committed we put customers at the heart of our decisions
- Future Focused we accelerate change
- Curious we turn knowledge into action
We are looking for a senior executive (Director/Vice President) to join our Upstream research team. Our oil and gas sector teams are located around the world and deliver research and consulting projects based on our assessment and valuation of thousands of individual assets. Together we work with a range of clients including national and major oil companies operators investment banks and institutional investors.
Role Purpose
To contribute to the strategic priorities and objectives of your region/sector/specialist area
To effectively lead specialist teams to deliver research publications and other work commitments specifically in the NE Asia region on schedule and within budget
To collaborate effectively with commercial colleagues in NE Asia (particular focus on China) to build a more lucrative business in the country
To establish and maintain close working relationships with a range of senior/executive level clients in China and to maintain currency on client priorities and enhance WoodMacs reputation for excellence
To support junior and middle managers in delivering excellence in overall team performance
To help recruit develop and retain the right people and establish open supportive and dynamic team environments which deliver success
To be accountable for delivering industry leading Upstream research
To be accountable for your team collaborating effectively with other sectors/specialist areas such that there is close alignment on cross-team or pan-sectoral issues and client expectations are addressed
To be a role model for WM values and culture nurturing good practice and seeking continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Contributes to strategic planning and decision-making within business area ensuring that programmes and objectives are aligned with strategic goals
Leads directs and controls activities in an area of research so that the regional/functional area or technical specialism achieves short and long-term objectives in the business plan
Accountable for quality and effectiveness of content or work programmes in a sub-region sectoral unit or functional specialism
To play an integral role in expanding our commercial business in China working very closely with commercial colleagues from the Sales and Consulting teams
To build and maintain a strong network within our Chinese clients and prospects
To contribute to our regional and global thought leadership research efforts
To communicate and share our industry leading research and opinions with executive clients and prospects.
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About you
MSc or equivalent level qualification
A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in the Upstream sector with exposure across the value chain from exploration to production
Comprehensive knowledge of the oil and gas markets of the Asia Pacific region (China specifically)
Extensive knowledge of the global energy industry and the Energy Transition
Deep experience in stakeholder engagement and management
Strong blend of technical skills and experience and demonstrable commercial acumen
A track record in demonstrating differentiated values and behaviours
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable curiosity with a track record of impactful innovation
Excellent data reading manipulation and analysis skills.
Expectations
We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be required to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment. Full-time remote working is not an option for this role.
Due to the global nature of the team a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race colour religion age sex national origin disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at
If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
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