Description
Vice President (Global) – Analytics
(Commodity & Energy Markets)
Holborn, London, UK.
Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.
The Analytics & Consulting team is part of Argus Media — the largest independent energy publisher in the world. We provide clients with customised analysis, research, data and commentary services on international energy markets. Our work is firmly focused on markets — their structure, logistics and economics. Analytics & Consulting draws on Argus’ key strengths — energy markets expertise, global networks and proprietary databases — in order to deliver real client value.
The team has two divisions. Analytics produces a range of subscription-based forecasting products, which provide an outlook for market fundamentals and price over the short and long term, for many of the commodities Argus covers. The Consulting side undertakes tailor-made commissioned assignments for a wide variety of clients and across various sectors including oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen, biofuels and energy transition solutions.
What we’re looking for
The Analytics part of the business has grown substantially over recent years, becoming a large portfolio that delivers significant revenue to the business, enjoying growth of 20%+ for successive years. We believe there is more to come, through enhancement of existing services and development of new products. There is also opportunity to look at new delivery channels and extend the use of Data Science and AI to add value for customers.
To support the future growth of the portfolio, we are now looking for someone who can act as the overall lead for these services, working with individual teams to drive forward our strategy, prioritise opportunities and provide direction and support to implementation. The role will work with other functions to ensure there is consistency in approach, fostering an environment in which innovation can flourish.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for performance and play a key role in promoting the products internally and externally. They will also support Argus in building its brand and commercial presence in the market, working alongside other functions of the business to achieve these aims.
This is a senior level role and will report directly to the Global Head of Analytics & Consulting, with a team of 7-8 direct reports and a total team of approx. 60 globally.
What will you be doing
- Owns strategic direction for the portfolio, working with sector leadership and sales to define and deliver product roadmap for Analytics’ subscription services
- Responsible for financial performance of portfolio. Identifies and drives activity to support revenue growth
- Facilitates definition of strategies for individual Analytics sector teams, in association with leadership of those teams and relevant senior stakeholders
- Works with VP, Methodology to set direction for product functionality, approach and analysis techniques employed, looking to standardise across sectors where possible
- Challenges individual Analytics teams to identify improvements to product and user experience
- Works with teams outside of Consulting to ensure client feedback is collected and acted upon, to keep products at the forefront of innovation and fully meet customer requirements
- Works with Project Consulting colleagues to identify opportunities to further develop their modelling
- Supports Analytics sector teams in working with Data Science and Technology, around innovation and product improvement
- Supports individual team leads in day to day management of their function. Works with Argus Leadership to procure, prioritise and allocate resource
- Ensures there are adequate feedback loops in place to ensure subscription teams benefit from project experience and vice versa
What we’re looking for in you
- Graduate/Masters degree from a top tier university
- Very strong understanding of commodity forecasting, gained through 15+ years in the industry. Deep expertise in at least one of the commodity areas covered by Argus
- Solid commercial focus, with experience of designing and delivering analysis services that fully meet the requirements of customers
- Capable of representing Argus at very senior levels, confident speaking across the portfolio
- Intellectually curious and able to demonstrate structured problem solving and analytical skills
- Highly numerate. Experience of analysing data quickly and meticulously, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy focus. Exceptional focus on quality
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Entrepreneurial in approach, highly motivated and willing to contribute to the growth of Argus Consulting Services and the wider business
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.
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Season ticket travel loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Extensive internal and external training
About Argus
Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.
Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.
For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions
By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
