Technical Research Analyst, International Plays & Basins Service - Upstream International Division at S&P Global

The Impact:

• Research commonly is being undertaken by the Service within the following subject areas;
• Analysis of trends within the upstream oil and gas industry, from the perspective of a global, regional, or geological basin viewpoint. Basin analysis starts with an assessment of the geology and incorporates perspectives on upstream exploration, development, and production activities.
• Analysis of the upstream asset commercialization process, inclusive of M&A activity, and project planning and execution; and consideration of broader commercialization opportunities including those relating to low and net-zero carbon technologies.
• Analysis of global and regional oil and gas supply trends.
• Analysis of the impact of the Energy Transition on upstream activities.

What’s in it for you:

• The successful candidate will contribute to the generation of leading-edge research in upstream and synergistic energy sector activity.
• The role holds a high level of responsibility for performing analysis accurately and generating written and presentational materials to a high degree of quality and readability.
• The role will offer the opportunity for exposure to important companies and high-ranking individuals within the upstream world through Client calls and presentations.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will report to the Head of the International Plays & Basin’s Service and will undertake upstream and energy technical, commercial and industry trend research. Initially this will be under guidance from others in the Team.
• The role requires the candidate to extract and analyze large volumes of information and data, using appropriate computer-based tools, examining these datasets for the pinpointing of relevant trends and insights. Data will predominantly relate to global basins, E&P activity, and also oil and gas supply/demand information.
• The role will comprise working with and providing support to the wider Plays & Basins Service team members, by assisting them with important elements of research workflows and analysis.
• Commonly the candidate will then help to deliver a Report to a high standard of overall presentation, readability, and quality to deliver the team’s assessments and findings to our clientele.
• The role may involve Client facing responsibilities; the candidate will be confident in undertaking such tasks, demonstrating good presentation skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• The role will suit an individual with an enquiring mind regarding the current situation and future trajectory of the upstream and energy sectors in general.
• The role would suit a numerate graduate with a degree in Geoscience, Science, Engineering, Maths, economics or a related discipline, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• It is desirable that the candidate should demonstrate a good understanding of petroleum exploration, petroleum engineering and petroleum economics. A good appreciation of the supply/demand dynamics of oil and gas markets would be a plus.
• The candidate will demonstrate good communication skills with fluent spoken and written English. Evidence of an ability to write reports to a good standard, particularly those that are research related, will be a plus.
• The candidate will possess good IT and data analysis skills, including an advanced skillset in the use of Excel. Knowledge of ArcGIS, Access and Power BI would be a plus.
• We are looking for a Team player who has an ability to work with others, whilst also demonstrating a high level of integrity, initiative and willingness to learn.