Principal - Consulting (Energy Markets)
Location - Houston, US.

About Argus

Argus is an independent media organization with 1,300 staff. It is headquartered in London and has 29 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading and production centers. Argus produces price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets and offers bespoke consulting services and industry-leading conferences. Companies in 140 countries around the world use Argus data to index physical trade and as benchmarks in financial derivative markets as well as for analysis and planning purposes. Argus was founded in 1970 and is a privately held UK-registered company. It is owned by employee shareholders, global growth equity firm General Atlantic and Hg, the specialist software and technology services investor.

What will you be doing?

People leadership and knowledge development

As Principal, you will lead part of the Americas Consulting team and report directly to the VP Consulting, Americas. 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. As a member of the Americas Consulting leadership, you will contribute to strategy planning and implementation of the plans.

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 managers and 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.

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 Principal, you will partner with Americas Consulting leadership and the Argus sales team to build and strengthen client relationships. You will develop a pipeline of consulting work and promote Argus competitive advantages. As a leader you instrumental in educating the sales team on identifying opportunities in the marketplace and help them qualify leads and develop proposals. You will collaborate with the Argus marketing team to promote consulting services through our publications, conferences, etc.

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.
• Experience building and leading a team, recruiting, and developing talent, and navigating a matrix organization and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus Consulting business
• 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 favourably.
• 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’s in it for you:

Our rapidly growing, award winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

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  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

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