Energy Aspects currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Data Analyst-Intern to join the Research team, based out of our Kolkata office, dedicated to supporting our Macro research team.
The role will play a central role in the build-out of our global election prediction models. The role will involve the buildout of datasets such as collation of project data to enhance our forecasting capability, to helping design dashboards and develop models. You will be required to quickly take on an array of responsibilities and will work closely with analysts in the London office.
The role will work alongside the Macro team in London to develop their career in either a research or technical/data direction while building a specialist understanding of political modelling and election prediction.
You will work with the Macro team to ensure data is collected, collated, and maintained to very high standards.
Duties
- Contribute to the development of a Macro product for our clients.
- Manage and find data necessary to improve our election prediction capacity.
- Utilize data monitoring to study election betting odds, polling data, demographic data, and economic data.
- Ensure data 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
Requirements
- Studying for a degree in a quantitative subject such as economics or engineering
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and deliver to pre-agreed timeframes
- Basic understanding of statistical modelling
- Excellent attention to detail
- 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, primarily London, in a cross-functional role within a global company
Desirable skills
- Knowledge of Python for data collection, transformation, and database interaction
- Knowledge of modelling, particularly machine learning
- Interest in elections or politics
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 & 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, sexual orientation, marital status, race, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
We build our organisation with the community in mind. All our offices are located in landmark buildings with easy access to shopping, restaurants and public transportation. As part of our Kolkata team, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in the social activities taking place in this rapidly growing team.
Our compensation packages include generous commission structures, a company share options scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension contributions and considerable holiday time.
