Research Analyst, Upstream Asset Valuation

About the Role

: Senior Technical Research Analyst - Upstream Asset Valuation, Africa

The Team:

With the World’s 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.

Responsibilities and Impact:

The Upstream Asset Valuation Research Analyst primary role is to maintain, grow and enhance the African upstream content in the Upstream Asset Valuation platform - Vantage. This is a hybrid role that will see you use both your technical experience / knowledge and your insights ability / experience.

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.

This position is critical in supporting the company’s 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.

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 Work within a team of geologists, economists and engineers 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

What We’re Looking For:

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.

What We’re Looking For:

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 Africa region 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.

Basic Required Qualifications:

University degree in Petroleum Engineering, Engineering, Geology and/or Economics or related subjects Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English Working knowledge of common spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software Self-motivated, multi-tasker Able to work with minimal supervision, have excellent attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines Good understanding of the upstream oil and gas sector including; field development, cost estimation, supply/demand, midstream infrastructure and regulatory issues

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in an operating company or as an upstream researcher/analyst for a research or consulting firm highly desirable Experience in business planning, development and investment appraisal of oil & gas projects Experience in clean energy and decarbonization technologies highly advantageous Self-motivated, multi-tasker Effectively prioritize competing requests for resources to deliver content, respond to stakeholders and support commercial activities Use critical judgment to evaluate field development activities and production performance of upstream assets with keen natural interest in challenging the status quo Comfortable working with large datasets. Experience using Excel and PowerBI would be an advantage

About S&P Global Commodity Insights
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.

We’re 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 world’s 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 world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the 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 worldwide—so 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. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re 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. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need 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: It’s 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 awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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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 doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.
 

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