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About the Role
Wood Mackenzie is seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join the Japan power and renewables research team. This role focuses on market analysis, data analytics, and power modeling to generate clear, evidence-based market insights.
Responsibilities
- Maintain core market datasets and conduct power market analysis for the Japan market.
- Support the production of high-quality, forward-looking insights by preparing accurate and well-structured evidence packs.
- Maintain and run the Japan long-term power market forecast model in Aurora.
- Build and update structured research databases (policy, projects, company updates, and source tracking) with clear verification status and source traceability.
- Monitor key developments in policy, market rules, project pipeline, and company disclosures.
- Organize information into reusable research inputs.
- Perform data QA checks, resolve inconsistencies, and improve data reliability.
- Support cross-team requests by delivering well-documented charts, tables, and summary materials.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in energy research, market analysis, data operations, or similar analytical roles.
- Good understanding of Japan’s power and renewables market fundamentals or strong willingness to learn quickly.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Strong Excel skills; comfort working with structured datasets and repeatable templates.
- Strong discipline in attention to detail, data accuracy, and structured working style.
- High standards for quality control, with the ability to validate and reconcile information from multiple sources.
- Clear written and verbal communication in English.
Skills
- Market analysis
- Data analytics
- Power modelling
- Excel
- Attention to detail
- Data accuracy
- Quality control
- Data validation
- Data reconciliation
Location
- Japan
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Junior
About the Company
- Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape.
- For over 50 years, Wood Mackenzie's work has guided the decisions of influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions, and governments.
- The company redefines what's possible with Intelligence Connected by fusing proprietary data with analytical minds and Synoptic AI.
- Wood Mackenzie delivers a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain.
- The team consists of 2,700 experts across 30 countries.
- Wood Mackenzie empowers customers to identify risk, spot opportunities, and recalibrate strategy with confidence.
- Company values include: Inclusive, Trusting, Customer committed, Future Focused, and Curious.
- Wood Mackenzie is a #1 Top Workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunities employer.
- We are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
- Information about rights under the law can be found at www.eeoc.gov.