Research Analyst - Power & Renewables at Lexiar Energy Advisory Limited

Lexiar Energy Advisory Limited (Lexiar) is a boutique management consulting firm serving the energy and extractives industry with quality data, analysis and advice. We offer frest perspectives on policy, strategy, risk, people and technology issues critical to the success and growth of our clients. Through our knowledge and expertise, we provide our clients with the assistance and advice needed to uncover insights and discover opportunities.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Research Analyst - Power & Renewables

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• We are looking for a Research Analyst to work with us to conduct research and provide analysis to clients across the Power & Renewables sector.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for turning data into actionable insights by recognizing trends and anomalies in multivariate datasets.
• In order to use these insights for business improvement, this candidate should feel comfortable using their analysis to tell a story through written reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fact-based energy research and analysis with focus on power and renewables sub-sector
• Collate, dissect and analyze data to conduct industry analysis, competitive benchmarking and strategic recommendations for business growth
• Create compelling data platforms/dashboards, research reports and powerpoint presentations
• Contribute directly to confidential market intelligence projects, using specialist industry knowledge and research/strategic analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferably in Engineering, Finance and Economics
• Expertise with SPSS, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Previous quantitative and qualitative research experience
• Previous experience in the energy & extractives industry.
• Minimum experience required is 2 year of market research/analysis in commercial, or academic environment, writing industry reports, or management consulting. Alternatively, experience in corporate strategy divisions of companies would be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to acquire, analyze and manage data and insights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Natural team player
• Self-starter with strong ability to work independently
• Good organizational, time management and project management skills
• Excellent command of Microsoft Excel
• Adept at creating compelling Powerpoint Presentations
• Competent business writing skills