Managing Consultant, Energy & Climate

Description

Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC BRG’s Energy & Climate practice is one of the leading energy consulting teams in the industry.

BRG Energy & Climate professionals provide market, economic, technical, risk, and financial expertise to clients in the form of energy business advisory and dispute resolution services.

Our advice is based on seasoned industry experience across the energy sector, encompassing climate change and energy transition, renewable and thermal power generation, global gas and LNG, and conventional and unconventional exploration and production.

We provide an array of strategic, commercial, transactional, M&A, forecasting, regulatory, and operations advisory services and analyses to help energy companies;

lenders and investors; and law firms worldwide address the industry’s most complex and challenging problems. BRG Energy & Climate is seeking a consulting staff position.

This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with solid analytical, writing, presentation, research, and organizational skills, accompanied by a desire to advance within the organization.

The work will involve both execution and oversight of engagement work streams that will be qualitative and quantitative in nature.

Responsibilities include design of quantitative and economic / financial analysis, modeling of financial data and market data, expert report drafting, quality control, development and presentation of client deliverables, contribution to client interaction, industry research, and business development. Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute discrete segments of client projects.
• Generate client deliverables and act as a leading contributor to expert reports, including generating written content on technical and quantitative analysis.
• Play lead role in preparing and finalizing quality internal and external communication.
• Develop complex quantitative analyses using spreadsheets and databases, including building financial and / or economic models.
• Perform qualitative energy industry research, synthesize findings, and provide client-ready written summaries, memos, and expert report sections.
• Contribute to client interaction via email and conference calls as appropriate.
• Prepare client presentations and occasional travel to client locations to conduct onsite meetings.
• Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods, and computer models to develop solutions.
• Delegate assignments to entry-level staff, instruct and monitor progress, and review work product for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in group practice meetings, contribute to business development initiatives, write business proposals and proposed work scopes, and contribute to other office and team functions.
• Prioritize assignments and responsibilities to meet goals and deadlines.
• Work on other engagements for the broader BRG Energy & Climate practice as needed.
• Participate in a team environment and meet client deadlines and quality expectations.
• Possess a high degree of self-confidence and determination, and highly developed organization and time management skills.
• Manage multiple time sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness.
• Demonstrate proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and slide presentation software.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual, quantitative, and qualitative analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, applied mathematics, accounting, business and data analytics, engineering, and / or related disciplines;
• Minimum of three to six (3-6) years of relevant work experience in Energy consulting or advisory work; Some experience with disputes-related work is highly desired;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of physical and financial energy markets and a solid knowledge base within at least one of the following topic areas : climate change;
• power and renewables; and / or natural gas and LNG;
• Working understanding of energy market dynamics, and a passion for learning;
• Superior written capabilities, including experience in writing and presenting on technical topics for non-technical audiences;
• Strong verbal communication skills;
• Experience with financial modeling and analysis including use of Microsoft Excel;
• Experience in statistical analysis programs (., Python and R), Tableau, SQL, with a desire to expand those capabilities; and / or
• Fluency in Spanish (Must be able to speak, read, and write in Spanish language without limitations and assistance) highly preferred.

About BRG

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas : disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations.

Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines.

BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued.

We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

BRG is an E-Verify Employer