Grade Level (for internal use):
09
The Role: Senior Technical Research Analyst - Upstream Asset Valuation
The Team
With the Worlds most comprehensive, primary data assets, S&P Global works closely with major Energy multinationals across EMEA. Our data aids risk and compliance and gives key insights into business planning and commodity trade flows.
Within the Commodity Insights Division, we enable organizations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets. The Africa Vantage team focuses on sourcing, researching, analysing and reporting production, cost and asset valuation information across Africa.
The Impact
This position is critical in supporting the companys varied customers who subscribe to the Vantage platform and all Upstream Intelligence services. These customers include international and state-controlled oil and gas companies, financial analysts, vessel owners, shipyards, equipment suppliers and others.
Whats In It For You
The Upstream Asset Valuation Research Analyst primary role is to maintain, grow and enhance the African upstream content in the Vantage platform. This is a hybrid role that will see you use both your technical experience / knowledge and your insights ability / experience. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your client engagement skills (internally and externally) and get involved in a breadth of topics.
You will be considered an expert in the assigned markets and will be required to provide asset valuation estimations and other insights based on data, information and analysis you carry out.
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your client engagement skills (internally and externally) and get involved in a breadth of topics.
With the energy transition currently ongoing and the shift to environmentally friendly developments, the team is looking to expand their knowledge and experience into technologies relevant to emissions reductions, improved operational efficiency and renewables for oil and gas developments.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for upstream asset evaluation across Africa; research gathering, reserve estimation, production forecasting, field development planning, cost estimation
- Predominantly responsible for the modelling of the production and costs of oil & gas (conventional, unconventional and green) projects in the region
- Perform detailed research and critically assess and capture field/company/country data from both internal and external sources
- Analysis of data/news for contact conversation and potential contributions to forecasting reports
- Ensure data validity, consistency and alignment with internal and external benchmarks where possible through the application of rigorous quality control and assurance processes
- Effectively prioritize competing requests for resources to deliver content, respond to stakeholders and support commercial activities
- Work within a team of geologists, economists and engineers
- Use critical judgment to evaluate field development activities and production performance of upstream assets
- Capture risk and uncertainty and develop relevant scenarios.
- Carry out independent research, integrating findings with internal sources and by leveraging personal technical knowledge and understanding of regional market dynamics to build consistent and insightful asset analysis
- A significant part of the role is client facing, communicating concepts and workflows in a clear and structured way.
This position requires a university degree in Petroleum Engineering, Engineering, Geology and/or Economics but other relevant work experience will be considered. Preferred minimum of two years work experience and familiarity with the oil and gas industry. Experience in the Nigeria sector will be considered a plus. The position requires someone fluent in English, comfortable placing calls and asking questions in order to seek contacts, build industry relationships and gather data and information. Other languages will be considered a plus.
Key Qualifications And Skills
- Self-motivated, multi-tasker
- Able to work with minimal supervision, have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
- Working knowledge of common spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software.
- Solid grasp of global geography.
- Enthusiasm and a genuine interest in the subject matter are extremely important
- Ability to critically review inputs, calculations and outputs with keen natural interest in challenging the status quo
- Strong client-facing skills, with an ability to build audience confidence
- Able to work collaboratively as part of a global team as well as carry out independent research
- Comfortable working with large datasets. Experience using Excel and PowerBI would be an advantage
- Good understanding of the upstream oil and gas sector including; field development, cost estimation, supply/demand, midstream infrastructure and regulatory issues
- Experience in clean energy and decarbonization technologies highly advantageous.
- Previous experience in an operating company or as an upstream researcher/analyst for a research or consulting firm highly desirable
- Experience in emissions modelling would be an advantage
- Experience in business planning, development and investment appraisal of oil & gas projects
- Experience, or knowledge of the Africa upstream sector would be highly desirable
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
Were a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights.
Whats In It For You?
Our Purpose
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technologythe right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People
We're more than 35, 000 strong worldwideso we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Were constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership
At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our Benefits Include
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At S&P Global
At S&P Global, we believe diversity fuels creative insights, equity unlocks opportunity, and inclusion drives growth and innovation Powering Global Markets. Our commitment centers on our global workforce, ensuring that our people are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. It doesnt stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:EEO.Compliance@spglobal.comand your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfdescribes discrimination protections under federal law.
RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
Job ID: 296307
Posted On: 2024-01-09
Location: Virtual, Spain
