Economic Analyst

PetroChina Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is seeking an Economic Analyst to join their Strategy & Planning Team. The role involves economic evaluations, financial modeling, and strategic planning support. Candidates should have a strong background in economics or finance, with significant experience in the upstream industry. This position offers a chance to influence corporate strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in the upstream industry in investment, capital markets, or analyst roles.
• Experience with financial and economic modeling, decision analysis, and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare economic analyses and generate outcomes critical for strategy development.
• Monitor economic and financial climates to develop price forecasts and identify trends.
• Support strategic planning activities through detailed economic evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or engineering

CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation

Job description

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Detailed Job Description

PetroChina Canada (PCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetroChina Company Limited, which is partially owned by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), a state-owned enterprise. CNPC is China's largest oil company and the world's third largest oil company, operating 91 energy-related projects in over 35 countries and regions. PCC has invested billions of dollars in an asset-rich portfolio of upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. In Alberta, this includes our MacKay River and Dover oilsands projects, Duvernay Shale Gas, and a 50% interest in the Grand Rapids Pipeline. In British Columbia, we hold joint venture interests in the Groundbirch tight gas project and LNG Canada.

PetroChina Canada is recruiting for an Economic Analyst to join the Strategy & Planning Team in Calgary.

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Strategy & Planning, the Economic Analyst will work within the Strategy & Planning team to provide economic asset evaluations and external industry surveillance, including economic and competitive analysis related to PCC's assets.

Accountabilities

• Support in formulating standards for PCC’s economic evaluation processes.
• Prepare economic analyses and generate outcomes critical for strategy development at asset and corporate levels.
• Assist with creating and maintaining financial and economic model assumptions (price lines, royalty structure, tax framework, etc.).
• Monitor economic and financial climates to develop short- and long-term price forecasts and identify trends.
• Develop corporate financial modeling tools.
• Support strategic planning activities through detailed economic evaluations and scenario modeling.
• Prepare long-range plans and involve in business and operational planning processes.
• Support the creation and implementation of investment prioritization and risk assessment tools.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or engineering.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent designation is an asset.
• 5-8 years of experience in the upstream industry in investment, capital markets, or analyst roles.
• Experience with financial and economic modeling, decision analysis, and business planning.
• Experience supporting major capital projects, unconventional resource development, or exploration of new ventures.
• Effective communication skills, including presenting to senior management and external partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Superior oral and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think strategically and make impactful business decisions.
• Proven judgment and ability to operate in environments with high ambiguity.
• Capability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively.
• Flexibility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a positive attitude.
• Alignment with PetroChina Canada Values: Honorable, Unified, Passionate, Accountable.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Oil and Gas