Pound for pound the industry's finest - Research Analyst, North America Upstream Research Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

5.0
Oct 15, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Preface: First job out of college so hard to compare it to other employers, but Wood Mac has set the bar high. Great work/life balance - Flexible work schedule and hours. Exceptional vacation policy, no questions asked, take it as you please. Regular team outings, lunches, sports teams, and happy hours which helped the work week fly by. Great work environment - Team oriented atmosphere, feels very collegiate/fraternal in the best way possible. Constant work collaboration with peers and managers helps to build great professional relationships and friendships. #LaFamilia Management - Had multiple managers over my 2+ years; felt each one genuinely looked out for my professional interests and my career path. Compensation: Exceptional insurance coverage, competitive salary (especially given work/life balance), strong 401K match. Side perks: Company provides free fruit breakfasts on Mondays and there's regularly cake/donuts/tacos in the kitchen.

Cons

Technology - No, the programs used here for your daily work aren't perfect. Management knows that, and the tech seems to improve annually although - and I think all within the company would agree - it's probably a ways back from where it should be. As with all companies, there were a couple difficult employees to work with, although most have left over the past 12 months.

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Pros

Good work life balance and interesting work

Cons

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3.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Appreciated working with smart, driven colleagues; they were truly experts in their fields. The rigorous schedules we were on were strictly maintained, which usually made for a very organized structure and workload.

Cons

Leadership went through many changes and acquisitions while I was there. The mission seemed to keep changing, and it wasn't easy to maintain consistency in our reports with such leadership changes. Market analysts were often pulled onto consulting projects but were not paid as consultants. This is what pushed me to leave.

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