VIE - Market Analyst (M/F/D)

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The VIE will be a part of the IM commercial team, headed by Vignesh JANAKIRAMAN. The team covers multiple sub-business lines (packaged gases, bulk gases, onsites, specialty gases, electronics), and presently includes 70 FTEs. All offical communication (internal & external) is in English. The role requires strong cross-functional itneraction with projects, supply chain and customer service department.

Market Analysis & Intelligence:
Conduct in-depth market research and analysis of the global and domestic gas industry, including supply-demand dynamics, pricing trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscapes.
Monitor and analyze key industry indicators, economic trends, and geopolitical factors impacting the gas market.
Identify emerging market opportunities, potential threats, and strategic areas for company growth within the gas sector.
Prepare comprehensive market intelligence reports, presentations, and dashboards for the Commercial Director and senior management, providing actionable insights.
Benchmark company performance against competitors and industry best practices.
Support the development of market entry strategies and business cases for new projects or ventures.
Project Coordination & Support:
Assist the Commercial Director in the planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects related to gas production, supply chain optimization, infrastructure development, and marketing initiatives.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring adherence to project scope and objectives.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, finance, sales, and external consultants, to ensure seamless project execution.
Track project progress, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively recommend solutions to the Commercial Director.
Prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, and presentations for various stakeholders.
Manage project documentation, ensuring all necessary records are accurate and up-to-date.
Facilitate communication and information flow between the Commercial Director and various departments/teams.
Strategic Support & Ad-hoc Analysis :
Provide analytical support for strategic planning sessions and business development initiatives.
Conduct ad-hoc analysis and research as requested by the Commercial Director to support decision-making.
Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for board meetings, investor briefings, and industry conferences.
Stay abreast of technological advancements and innovations within the gas industry.
Reporting:
Manage and organize project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility.
Prepare regular project status reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist in the preparation of reports for regulatory bodies and internal management reviews.

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Are you a MATCH?

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical), Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a relevant specialized field (e.g., Energy Management, Financial Analysis) is highly preferred.
Expérience:
0-2 years of progressive experience in market analysis, project coordination, or a similar role within the oil & gas, energy, or related industrial sector.
Demonstrable experience with a strong focus on the gas industry (natural gas production, LNG, gas transmission & distribution, gas marketing) is highly desirable.
Experience reporting to senior management or executive leadership is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw insightful conclusions.
Gas Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of the gas value chain, market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and key industry players.
Project Management: Proven ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and achieving objectives.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is essential. Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and market intelligence platforms is a strong advantage.
Research Skills: Strong research capabilities with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Proactiveness & Initiative: Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to strategic discussions and provide valuable insights.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving market conditions.

Why Join Us?

You will be able to learn more about the dynamic business environment of a matrix organization with a multicultural team. You will contribute to process calibration, enhancing our TA value to the business. Additionally, you will play a key role in the selection process to identify our future leaders by managing the Fresh Graduate hiring process.

Additional information
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English!

Position based in Noida, INDIA for an initial period of 24 months.

Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:

https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program
The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country.

Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.