Research Analyst – Hydrogen Assets Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology and enriched by human intelligence, we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years of experience.
Role Purpose Join our Hydrogen team as a Research Analyst - Hydrogen Assets. You will develop financial valuation models, focusing on discounted cash flow models for low-carbon hydrogen projects. Assessing project viability and providing accurate cost, contract, and revenue inputs will be key responsibilities. A strong understanding of pricing structures and financial analysis is required. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success.
Main Responsibilities Create and maintain discounted cash flow (DCF) models for low-carbon hydrogen projectsAnalyse evolving project structures, operating models, and configurations, considering integration with upstream assets (e.g., wind farms) and downstream derivatives (e.g., ammonia)Integrate with midstream analyses to provide delivered cost of hydrogen and derivatives to demand centresConsider asset emissions profile and its impact on government subsidies, leveraging Wood Mackenzie's emissions modelEngage with project developers and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and to demonstrate expertiseWork with our Centre of Excellence to research fiscal terms, subsidies, taxes, and grants to incorporate into the analysis of the projectsCommunicate results through asset reports, industry insights, and various channels such as conference calls, webinars, conferences, and client visitsBuild a strong relationship with industry stakeholders in the hydrogen space. Engage with project developers through frequent conversations on how project structures are evolving, understanding their perspectives, and how that may influence our analysisEnhance data inputs through surveys, interviews, and secondary research to strengthen model accuracy. Knowledge and Experience Experience of financial modelling of energy assetsDemonstrable experience in hydrogen or hydrogen-adjacent industriesStrong familiarity with the policy landscape and its importance to the assessment of future low-carbon hydrogen projectsFamiliar with energy demand, technology adoption, and technology cost modellingStrong problem-solving capabilitiesCapable of switching between the roles of an individual contributor and a collaboratorStrong communication skills. Comfortable interacting with clients and industry stakeholdersAn engaging nature, capable of connecting with co-workers, clients, and industry stakeholders in a wide range of professional settingsA profound curiosity about the impact of a broader business landscape Key Competencies Issue identification and problem-solvingBuilding analytical models, manipulating and illustrating dataEconomic cost modelingPlanning and implementationEfficiency-focusedDetermined and resilientContinuous improvementCreativityBuilding and maintaining relationshipsCommunicationPersonal impactCollaboration 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. 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.
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