Job description
Do you want to challenge yourself by joining the commercial team in one of the world's leading energy knowledge houses?
The Commercial Team is made up of three core roles - Account Executives, Account Management and Client (Customer) Success.
We are seeking highly motivated and ambitious graduates to join our supportive & dynamic Commercial team through a 12-14 month Graduate Program. You'll be hired into one of these three teams from the outset, and during your first 12-14 months you'll also gain hands-on exposure to the other two disciplines - giving you a well-rounded grounding in the full commercial process.
We collaborate with a diverse range of energy industry stakeholders to deliver customized, unique, and high-value data and analytics solutions. These solutions support various workflows across multiple industry segments, including energy companies, suppliers, governments, financial players, and traders.
We assist these stakeholders with their challenges relating to strategy, business development, market fundamentals, and value chain development within oil and gas, power, renewable energy, and clean tech markets. Our insights focus on key topics like Decarbonization and the Energy Transition.
We are looking for graduates to join our team in Houston across our Account Executive, Account Management and Client Success functions, to support our growing business in the US. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that fosters growth by developing and maintaining client relationships, understanding client needs, and delivering tailored solutions using Rystad Energy's comprehensive products and services.
Key Responsibilities
In your first 12 -14 months, alongside building expertise in your hired role, you'll gain exposure to the other two disciplines - learning the complexities of the energy system and how the three functions work together across the full client lifecycle.
In addition to this you will:
- Assist in developing and executing commercial strategies to achieve company goals
- Support the commercial team in lead management, client acquisition and retention efforts
- Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities
- Prepare and deliver presentations and proposals to potential and existing clients
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and Rystad Energy's products and services
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients
- Participate in industry events and conferences to network and promote Rystad Energy
- Travel and gain exposure to C-Level decision makers
- Build thought leadership on current energy topics
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree from a renowned educational institution
- Strong academic results
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Interest in the energy sector and a willingness to learn about market trends and dynamics
- No more than three years of work experience
We Offer
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on energy sector decision-makers
- A defined role secured from day one, plus exposure to two further commercial disciplines in your first year, giving you a well-rounded grounding across the full commercial process
- Being part of shaping Rystad Energy's objective of providing unbiased industry perspectives amid an increasingly polarized discourse on energy and climate change
- A diverse, inclusive, dynamic, and highly skilled working environment
- Attractive compensation and benefits
- Broad development opportunities internationally and across different office locations
- Being part of a quickly expanding global business
Typical pay for similar roles
EstimateThe middle half of pay advertised on Rejobs for this group over the last 24 months. This employer has not stated a salary.
About this role
About Rystad Energy
Company Overview
Rystad Energy
HeadquartersOslo, Norway
Founded2004
SizeApproximately 600 employees (source: rystadenergy.com). The company remains privately held with no publicly detailed key shareholders beyond founder Jarand Rystad.
What They Do
Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and business intelligence firm that covers the full energy spectrum, including oil and gas, renewables, energy transition, and carbon markets. Founded in 2004, the company has evolved into a world-leading analysis and consultancy provider, offering data, projections, and advice to support client planning amid the energy transition (source: rystadenergy.com). Their core focus lies in energy research and business intelligence, providing analytics, tools, and advisory services across the entire energy value chain. This includes oil and gas exploration and production, renewables, energy services, and carbon markets (source: highperformr.ai).
Projects & Track Record
As a research and intelligence firm, Rystad Energy does not execute renewable energy projects like solar farms or wind installations. Instead, it supports the sector through data-driven insights on renewables integration, supply chains, and transition dynamics (source: highperformr.ai). The company’s track record centers on analytical deliverables such as global energy datasets and forecasts rather than physical infrastructure. Ongoing efforts involve continuous expansion of data coverage to all energy sources and proprietary tool development tailored to client regions (source: rystadenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the last two years, Rystad Energy has emphasized team growth and positioning for energy transition advisory, reaching a milestone of approximately 600 employees and expanding its network of 28 offices worldwide (source: rystadenergy.com). Although no major contracts, acquisitions, or funding rounds have been detailed, the company continues to strengthen its leadership for global growth. Jarand Rystad's keynote appearances at significant events underscore the firm's thought leadership in the energy sector (source: summit.norwegianafrican.no).
Working There
Rystad Energy offers a variety of roles across research, analysis, data science, product development, consulting, sales, and corporate functions, leveraging its diverse team of approximately 600 employees from over 60 nationalities (source: rystadenergy.com). Hiring occurs at its global offices, including the Oslo headquarters and locations in Houston, London, and Singapore. The company culture emphasizes a collaborative environment that fosters innovation, with a focus on shaping the future of energy through a talented workforce (source: highperformr.ai).
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