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Description
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in Strategy and Consulting, Song, Technology and Operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
We Are:
Accenture Strategy. Through deep industry expertise, analytics and insights, we empower clients to survive and thrive in the new, the now and the unknown. To stay agile in a world dominated by change, the C-suite must keep the core business running while simultaneously identifying and investing in the new. Accenture Strategy consulting enables leaders to act quickly and confidently as they pivot to the future. Known for our ability to execute at speed, we help clients determine clear, actionable paths to competitive agility by bringing them new thinking on business and technology.
You Are:
A Strategy Consulting Manager with significant experience in the energy or finance industry and a focus on investment and trading. Your expertise? Using state-of-the-art quantitative analysis, analytics, and risk management techniques to help clients achieve their investment, trading, and risk management strategies. You have energy and drive in abundance, along with personal resilience, a passion for serving clients, and a love of continual learning. You have a flair for breaking down processes into logical parts and constructing crystal-clear reasoning and analyses. Communication and people skills? You’re rich in both, and you’re ready to hit the ground running in a team setting where you’re a natural at appreciating diverse perspectives and bringing out the best in people.
The Work:
Accenture Trading, Investments & Optimization Strategy (ATIOS) is a growing team within Accenture that works globally to help our clients navigate commodity risk and unlock value through commodity risk management, investment advisory, and commercial optimization. We work with diverse clients across commodity value chains for industries ranging from energy to soft commodities to capital markets.
Advise clients on the top priorities of their asset portfolios, such as corporate restructuring, capital planning, and balance-sheet optimization; and revamp their value chains based on market and industry conditions.
Provide energy consulting to help clients to navigate the energy transition through development of new, cutting-edge business models, advising on sustainability strategies and developing market outlooks.
Help commodity trading organizations set up and expand their trading and risk management activities across energy markets and other commodity value chains.
Lead project teams to shape clients’ investment/divestment transactions, and help create innovative, agile business models that help clients pivot to the New
Lead analysis of clients’ businesses and advise them on how they can grow their product margin, boost supply certainty, and reduce price/volumetric volatility.
Use quantitative and qualitative analysis to craft strategies to help clients enter new markets that can boost growth.
Develop integrated strategies that leverage data science to drive decision-making in investment, trading, and other deeply quantitative domains, aligning with our clients’ business objectives.
Utilize advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive modeling to interpret market signals and forecast trends, providing clients with a competitive edge.
Strengthen relationships with clients to sustain Accenture’s profile as a long-term trusted advisor and partner.
Mentor and grow a team of strategy consultants and analysts, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
Travel: as needed, up to 100%
You will be part of a diverse, vibrant, global Accenture community; teams pushing the boundaries of new business capabilities and emerging technologies and services, sharing their experiences and lessons learned with each other. You’ll have the chance to thrive in an environment where your ideas are valued and your voice matters.
At Accenture, you will be able to work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies and industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain driven design.
Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll learn from and work with Accenture’s certified practitioners and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack, sales skills, and certifications.
You'll be immersed in the design and implementation of human-centric solutions to help solve complex challenges with some of the world’s largest companies.
What’s in it for you:
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes: a fun and dynamic work environment, exposure to C-Suite clients, 30 days of vacation, pension plan with employer contributions, cycle to work scheme, private medical insurance, a generous Shared Parental Leave policy and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Location: London
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and in the office (2 days a week) to enable delivery of the first-class work we are known for.
Here’s What You Need:
5 or more years of experience in consulting or energy industry, commodity markets, investment banking or associated areas.
Bachelor’s degree
Bonus Points if:
Advanced degree or MBA
Knowledge of global markets work, you have a grasp of commodity trends, and you’ve worked in commodity marketing and trading
Exposure to one or more of the following industries: energy, chemicals, soft commodities, agriculture, metals, mining, utilities, transportation, consumer goods, or capital markets
Experience with recognized strategy frameworks and techniques
Analytical thinkers: utilise quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to probe data and generate impactful strategic insights
Innovation practitioners: knowledge of how to apply innovation tools and techniques (e.g. Generative AI) to creatively shape solutions that can enable growth strategies
Proactive: able to take initiative, whilst navigating ambiguity
Capable of working on multiple, overlapping tasks in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills, both written and oral; ability to present with confidence, empathy and deliver difficult messages; fluency in English
Client collaborators: keen on daily interaction and close collaboration with the client (including senior stakeholders) and able to build and sustain relationships
Strategic enthusiasts: focused on long-term strategies and business improvement recommendations that will impact top line revenue growth and drive margin expansion
Team-players: Team-player, ready and willing to support others and contribute to the shared success of project and client teams
Professional Skills
Proven ability to operate within a team-oriented environment.
High energy level, focus and ability to work well in demanding client environments.
Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
Unquestionable professional integrity, credibility, and character.
Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
