Senior Data Analyst - Kolkata
Energy Aspects Ltd, India
Job Description
Energy Aspects currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Data Analyst to join the Data team, based out of our Kolkata office, dedicated to supporting our energy research desks.
The role will play a central role in the build-out of our data offerings and key databases. You will be required to quickly take on an array of responsibilities and will work closely with analysts across multiple offices. The role will involve the buildout of datasets, such as collation of project data to enhance our forecasting capability, as well as supporting other core data management tasks.
The role will work alongside our global Research amp; Data teams to develop their career in either a research or technical/data direction, while building a specialist understanding of energy and how data is applied to energy market analysis.
The Data team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Energy Aspects’ energy databases, including those available to our clients and others used internally. You will collaborate with all energy research desks to ensure data is collected, collated, and maintained to very high standards.
Duties
- Track and analyze implications of energy projects, trends, and disruptions globally.
- Manage regular updates of data files as part of client data service.
- Ensure energy databases are collected, collated, and updated to the level of detail and cadence required by our research desks
- Understand how data is used and applied by our research teams to ensure data integrity beyond technical correctness
- Utilize data quality monitoring and reporting processes to guarantee data integrity, working to proactively resolve any issues quickly
- Support timely responses to client queries regarding energy databases, including preparing and publishing methodology documents where appropriate
Requirements
- Degree in a quantitative subject such as science or engineering
- 4+ years working in a data or research role, as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and deliver to pre-agreed timeframes
- Understanding of data preparation and cleanliness best practices, within Excel and SQL databases
- Proficient use of Excel for collating and presenting data
- Ability to learn new concepts quickly, apply a critical thinking approach to tackling large scale challenges
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working across time zones in a cross-functional role within a global company
Desirable skills
- Knowledge of SQL databases, including the design, management, and querying thereof
- Knowledge of Python for data collection, transformation, and database interaction
- Use of GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)
- Interest in commodities, energy, or financial markets
About us
Founded in 2012, Energy Aspects is a rapidly growing independent research consultancy. The company is committed to providing indispensable analysis of energy markets to its clients to help guide their investment, trading and research decisions.
We combine a data-rich approach with our extensive network of contacts throughout the oil and gas industry and insight on geopolitics and energy policy to provide best-in-class assessment and analysis of major topics, regions and trends. We also deliver timely analysis of breaking news with our E-mail Alert service and offer Database services consisting of our proprietary fundamental trade and supply/demand data.
We offer a suite of subscription services spanning our research products which can be tailored to meet our clients’ specific needs.
This position will require flexibility and the drive to go beyond the core hours when needed, ensuring we all fulfil our goals. All team members are encouraged to build their professional reputation within the industry and are supported by some of the most well-regarded energy sector commentators. You must be able to work independently, as well as be capable of planning and prioritising to achieve success. In exchange, we offer excellent remuneration, a high-performance culture, with challenging and exciting work.
Culture amp; benefits
The proud recipient of accreditation from Best Companies, we truly understand the importance of workplace engagement and genuinely value our people. We offer a fast-paced, driven, collaborative and dynamic working culture where you are recognised and rewarded for your contributions to our tremendous growth story.
Energy Aspects is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and promotes diversity within its workforce. As an international business, we are determined that suitably qualified persons will never receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexu