Hydrogen and Derivatives Research Analyst China

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In the middle of the energy transition businesses and governments are faced with significant challenges. But the pace and scale of change mean every decision is made under mounting pressure. More than ever companies need reliable data analytics and actionable insight.

Wood Mackenzie is the leading global provider of data and analytics solutions for the renewables energy and natural resources sectors.

Wood Mackenzies services include data analytics insight events and consultancy. A trusted partner for over 50 years Wood Mackenzies team has over 2300 experts across more than 30 global locations who cover the entire supply chain.

Role Purpose

As part of our Hydrogen and Derivatives Research team the Research Analyst will lead the tracking and analysis of the Chinese hydrogen and derivative market. More specifically the analyst will focus on tracking of Chinas hydrogen and derivative projects as well as electrolyser market both domestically and Chinas role internationally. Using Wood Mackenzies proprietary data models and expertise you will deliver China-focused insights and contribute to long-term outlooks of global supply-demand cost and price forecasts for the low-carbon hydrogen and derivative market. You will assess policy impacts cost structures and technology advancements to evaluate Chinas competitiveness. You will represent Wood Mackenzie externally attending industry events interacting with clients and contributing to market insights.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality database of Chinas hydrogen and derivative project pipelines and electrolyser capacity build-out domestically and internationally.

• Monitor and analyze evolving Chinese policies (national and provincial) and their implications for hydrogen and derivative markets providing expert opinion and quantifying impacts on project economics and market development.

• Assist the Valuations team in assessing the competitiveness of Chinas hydrogen and derivative projects by leveraging proprietary asset valuation work levelized cost analyses and comparisons with international markets.

• Contribute to model development for electrolysers with specific focus on Chinas cost structures and technology advancements.

• Present market outlooks and China-focused insights to clients and prospects ensuring high-quality client service and positioning Wood Mackenzie as the leading authority on Chinas hydrogen market.

• Strengthen research through data collection via surveys interviews with Chinese and international stakeholders and secondary research from Chinese-language and English sources.

• Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts across Wood Mackenzie (including Asia Pacific Global Hydrogen and Derivatives teams) to develop and enhance China-focused content and integrate regional insights into global outlooks.

Requirements

• Mandarin language proficiency required for engaging with Chinese sources stakeholders and conducting primary research

• Proficiency in English for collaboration with the team stakeholders and written research

• Strong quantitative analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities. Interested in using both qualitative and quantitative methods to answer market questions

• An engaging nature capable of connecting and communicating with co-workers clients and industry stakeholders across different cultures and in a wide range of professional settings

• Passionate about the hydrogen and derivatives industry and Chinas role in the global energy transition and decarbonisation

• Self-driven. Capable of switching between the roles of an individual contributor and a collaborator

• Strong communication skills and presentation skills. Comfortable interacting with clients and industry stakeholders in both Chinese and international contexts

• A deep intellectual curiosity about Chinas strategic role in global markets and the impact of the broader business and geopolitical landscape

Desirable

• 2 years experience analyzing Chinas energy chemicals or industrial markets with preference for hydrogen ammonia methanol or related low-carbon technologies

• Familiarity with Chinas policy landscape (national and provincial level) and its importance in influencing the development of hydrogen and derivative markets

• Familiarity with commodity demand forecasting technology adoption curves and technology cost modeling in the Chinese context

• Understanding of Chinas industrial structure project development cycles and key stakeholders in the hydrogen value chain

Key Competencies

• Issue identification and problem-solving

• Building analytical models manipulating and illustrating data

• Planning implementation

• Efficiency-focused

• Determined and resilient

• Continuous improvement

• Creativity

• Building and maintaining relationships

• Communication

• Personal impact

• Collaboration

Expectations

• We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least two days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment but this may be subject to change in the future.

• Due to the global nature of the team a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones.

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