Associate Director, Oil and Gas Above-Ground Risk Analyst - MENA region

S&P Global; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data analytics firm is seeking an Associate Director, Oil and Gas Above-Ground Risk Analyst for the MENA region. In this role, you will lead the analysis of above-ground risks affecting the hydrocarbon sector, monitor regional developments, and engage with clients on critical topics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in politics, economics, or energy law, and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS applications and language skills in French or Arabic are advantageous.

Benefits

Work with industry-leading experts

Engage with regional governments

Collaborate on low-carbon initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in upstream sector in MENA region.
• Experience producing high-quality research on above-ground risks.
• Familiarity with energy transition trends preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of the above-ground risk environment for upstream hydrocarbon industry.
• Monitor developments affecting the upstream sector.
• Engage with clients through presentations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Research skills

Language skills (French, Arabic)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level: 12

Role: Associate Director, Oil and Gas Above-Ground Risk Analyst MENA region.

The Team

You will be working in the E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk team, an industry-leading provider of analysis on above-ground issues affecting the hydrocarbon sector. We are dedicated to providing oil and gas companies and governments with actionable insights to inform upstream investment decisions, portfolio choices and policymaking. You will also collaborate extensively with geologists, consultants and colleagues involved in low‑carbon initiatives.

The Impact

Support oil and gas companies, governments and financial investors in making critical business decisions, assessing above‑ground risks, and adapting to a low‑carbon world.

What’s In It For You

• Work alongside a team of industry-leading experts to become a key point person for insights on the upstream business environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
• Support upstream companies in assessing risks to inform strategic and investment decisions.
• Engage with regional governments to benchmark and help shape upstream policymaking.
• Collaborate with a global network of subject‑matter experts and leverage world‑class datasets to produce insightful research on shifts in the upstream investment environment across the MENA region.

Responsibilities

• Lead forward‑looking analysis of the above‑ground risk environment for the upstream hydrocarbon industry across the MENA region, producing highly client‑focused research – often through multi‑team, collaborative efforts.
• Monitor and assess key above‑ground developments affecting the upstream sector, evaluating their impact on regional and country‑level attractiveness.
• Engage with clients on these topics through presentations and discussions.
• Maintain and update key above‑ground information across a range of internal and external trackers.
• Collaborate with other teams to deliver timely, high‑value integrated research.

What We’re Looking For

Are you an analytical thinker who knows and understands the MENA region in great depth? Do you enjoy delivering actionable insight to companies and governments?

Your background

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in politics, economics, political economy, energy law or a similar area. Further studies on energy policy, regulation or taxation would be desirable.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the upstream sector in the MENA region, or equivalent research experience focused on the region.
• Prior experience producing high‑quality research and analyzing above‑ground risks—with a particular focus on political, economic and regulatory dynamics—across the region, ideally spanning multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong critical thinking and the ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative information.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English.
• Effective time management and a detail‑oriented approach.
• Experience with the use of AI tools in a research environment would be beneficial.
• Proficiency with MS applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with energy transition trends preferred.
• Must be flexible, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with coworkers of different levels of experience and background and in indifferent locations around the world.
• French, Arabic, or other relevant language skills preferred.

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.

Accommodation Request

If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to [e-mail] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

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