Head of Power Analytics (Global)

Head of Power Analytics (Global) Seeking a senior leader to drive Power, Gas & Coal offerings, build forecasting capability, lead teams, develop new products, and strengthen Argus Analytics’ commercial presence. We usually respond within a week Argus Analytics forms one half of the advisory division of Argus Media Group. Comprising a global team of 90 analysts, we provide clients with analysis, data and forecasts across 35 commodities and markets spanning oil & gas, chemicals, fertilizers, generation fuels, metals and energy transition solutions. Our work is firmly focused on market fundamentals — considering end-to-end value chains, international trade flows and macroeconomic trends. Our value proposition centres around the quality of our analysts, the depth of our data and our ability to leverage Argus’ wider strengths, including 55 years of commodity markets expertise, unrivalled global networks and proprietary datasets. The Role As part of the continued expansion of our practice, we are currently looking for a passionate, driven and energetic sector lead, to define, develop and deliver our client offerings in Power, Gas and Coal. This role will have a particular focus on building a long-term power forecasting capability that will support new products and underpin other services, including both subscription offerings and our bespoke project work. Beyond this, the successful individual will manage our existing Natural Gas and Coal teams and will have the mandate to build out the capabilities required to develop new products in these areas. Aside from developing products that are commercially successful, this role will ensure the analysis and viewpoints are integral to the wider Analytics portfolio - effectively supporting all other associated areas across the business. This is a senior level role within Argus’s Analytics business. The successful candidate will be expected to play a significant part in building its brand and commercial presence in all the markets we cover, working alongside the other members of the leadership team, commercial functions and senior industry stakeholders to achieve these aims. Key responsibilities Build an industry leading Power Analytics portfolio, encapsulating our power, gas and coal Services; Build a market-leading power generation forecasting platform, developing the team and capability to model current and future market dynamics and price; Integrate Argus’s viewpoints in associated areas (e.g. Hydrogen, Fertilizers) advising our clients and internal stakeholders on how market developments affect their business areas; Build and execute a strategy that positions Argus as a thought leader in the market while representing Argus Analytics & Consulting to the industry through conferences, sales and marketing efforts; Ensure that knowledge and data generated by Analytics & Consulting is available to, and used by, the wider Argus business. Skills and Experience Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) from a leading university. Further education (e.g. Masters) a significant advantage; Exceptional understanding of Power and Generation Fuel markets, gained through 15+ years in the sector – either working in industry or market intelligence organisation; Ideally experienced using third party Energy Modelling Software; Strong commercial acumen, with experience designing and delivering scalable subscription services; Capable of representing Argus with the most senior levels of industry, both delivering confident and clear narratives in person and writing compelling and insightful analysis; Intellectually curious at a global scale – with a demonstrable passion for the commodities that Argus analyses and Power markets in particular; Highly numerate with outstanding problem solving and analytical skills as well as an acute focus on quality; Flexible 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 Hybrid working environment (three days in office) 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days Subsidised gym membership Season ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Flexible benefits platform (ability to buy additional medical cover, life assurance, dental cover, holiday, critical illness, travel insurance & health screening) Extensive internal and external training Department Analytics and Consulting Locations London Remote status Hybrid About Argus Media 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 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 32 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.