Business Analyst

Privately-Owned Global Enterprise In UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector located in Dubai is seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry. The ideal candidate will conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and support strategic decision-making. This role requires a minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree, with a master's preferred. Proficiency in tools like Excel and Power BI is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Oil & Gas sector is mandatory.
• Proven ability to work with commercial data, technical data, and financial metrics in the energy domain.
• Strong understanding of the value chain in Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed market and competitor research specific to oil and gas.
• Analyze industry trends and geopolitical risks affecting oil and gas supply chains.
• Build and maintain financial and operational models to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Industry knowledge in Oil & Gas

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Business Analyst with a deep understanding of the Oil & Gas industry to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to support strategic decision-making across upstream, midstream, or downstream activities. This is not a generic analyst role. We are only considering professionals with a solid background in business analysis specifically within the Oil & Gas sector. Key Responsibilities: • Conduct detailed market and competitor research specific to oil and gas (upstream, midstream, or downstream). • Analyze industry trends, price fluctuations, and geopolitical risks affecting oil and gas supply chains. • Build and maintain financial and operational models to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions. • Evaluate potential business opportunities, JV partnerships, asset acquisitions, or divestments. • Work closely with internal teams (commercial, trading, technical) to assess project performance, cost structures, and profitability. • Prepare high-quality presentations, reports, and dashboards for management and stakeholders. • Support the leadership team in strategic planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the Oil & Gas sector (this is mandatory). • Proven ability to work with commercial data, technical data, and financial metrics in the energy domain. • Strong understanding of the value chain in Oil & Gas (exploration, production, refining, logistics, trading). • Experience in using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms. • Exposure to investment analysis, feasibility studies, or market intelligence in Oil & Gas is a plus. • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred. Key Competencies: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • High attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure • Self-driven, curious, and able to work both independently and in teams