Strategy Consultant for Commodity Markets

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Strategy Consultant Accenture Commodity Markets & Trading Location: London, UK About Accenture CEO Advisory Accenture CEO Advisory works with chief executives, boards and their leadership teams on the decisions that set enterprise direction: where to compete, what to own, how to fund a shift in the portfolio, and what the operating model has to become to support it. The work sits upstream of execution but is judged on whether it survives contact with it, so we pair industry depth with the quantitative, technology and delivery capability to pressure-test an answer before a client commits capital behind it. About Accenture Commodity Markets Accenture Commodity Markets (ACM), part of Accenture CEO Advisory, is a global practice operating across multiple industries. It is one of the few global strategy practices offering breadth of cross-industry exposure alongside genuinely global project experience, working with organisations focused on commodity production, trading, logistics and marketing.We combine industry knowledge across energy, chemicals, soft commodities, agriculture, metals, mining, utilities, transportation and consumer goods with analytics-led core strategy consulting, digital and AI capability. Within Accenture we are known for the variety and complexity of the problems we take on, a close-knit global team, early responsibility for our people, rapid career progression and international exposure, having delivered projects in over 25 countries. Our solution areasInvestment and Asset Portfolio Optimisation: portfolio strategy, capital allocation, long-term market modelling, M&A support, and integrated optimisation across physical and financial positions.Trading and Market Optimisation: trading strategy, positioning and risk management through advanced analytics, real-time insight, hedging, algorithmic trading and P&L attribution.Commodity Markets Decision Platforms, Ecosystem and Execution: AI-enabled decision platforms, CTRM/ETRM selection, ecosystem partners (Salesforce, Palantir and others), data architecture, AI model development and automation.Enterprise Activation and Operational Readiness: operating model design, go-live strategy and capability build-out, so organisations can operate, trade and optimise from day one.Commodity Sourcing and Exposure Management: sourcing, hedging and supplier strategy for commodity-exposed industries, optimising cost, risk and resilience under market volatility. The Role As a Strategy Consultant, you will be a core member of our engagement teams, owning defined workstreams and the analysis behind them. You will work closely with Managers, Senior Managers, and Managing Directors to turn complex, ambiguous client questions into structured, evidence-based recommendations, and you will build the quantitative, industry and client skills to progress rapidly towards leading workstreams and teams. Key Responsibilities Client delivery Own and deliver workstreams within client engagements, structuring problems, building the analysis and drawing out clear, actionable insights, with guidance from the engagement Manager.Build and maintain models and analytical tools, including market, financial and valuation models, and apply analytics, data science and AI techniques where they add value.Develop high-quality client materials and present findings and recommendations clearly, including in client interviews and workshops.Work on topics such as corporate and portfolio strategy, trading and risk management capability set-up, operating model design, commercial optimisation, investment valuation, energy market liberalisation, the energy transition, and numerical modelling of energy and commodity markets. Client relationships Build credible working relationships with client counterparts, understanding their needs and working style.Take fresh, well-evidenced ideas to clients and contribute to a culture of constructive challenge. Team and development Support and mentor Analysts sharing knowledge and giving practical feedback as you gain experience.Take ownership of your own development, seeking feedback and building depth in one or more of our solution areas.Firm contributionSupport business development by running industry and company research (competitor and market scanning, market fundamentals, financials, customers) and building proposal materials.Contribute to ACM UK, global ACM and the wider CEO Advisory community, including offerings, assets and thought leadership. Job QualificationsJob QualificationsWhat You BringEssential2-4 years of experience in consulting, the energy industry, commodity markets, investment banking or a closely related area.A degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science), or equivalent experience.Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, and the ability to structure complex, abstract problem statements.Working knowledge of recognised strategy frameworks and techniques.Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to present to client audiences; fluency in English.A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute to an inclusive team environment. DesirableAdvanced degree or MBA.Exposure to commodity trading, risk management, or investment and asset valuation.Knowledge of asset-backed energy trading, capital project delivery, and portfolio allocation optimisation.Solid financial and analytical modelling skills.Experience applying AI and analytics to real problems, going beyond tool use and combined with quantitative modelling.Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) or programming languages (R, Python, SQL).Energy and resilience in fast-paced, demanding client environments. What You Bring Essential 2-4 years of experience in consulting, the energy industry, commodity markets, investment banking or a closely related area. A degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science), or equivalent experience.Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills, and the ability to structure complex, abstract problem statements.Working knowledge of recognised strategy frameworks and techniques. Excellent written and verbal communication, with the confidence to present to client audiences; fluency in English. A collaborative approach and the ability to contribute to an inclusive team environment. DesirableAdvanced degree or MBA. Exposure to commodity trading, risk management, or investment and asset valuation. Knowledge of asset-backed energy trading, capital project delivery, and portfolio allocation optimisation.Solid financial and analytical modelling skills. Experience applying AI and analytics to real problems, going beyond tool use and combined with quantitative modelling.Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) or programming languages (R, Python, SQL). Energy and resilience in fast-paced, demanding client environments. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and