Energy Research Analyst, Middle East

S&P Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a senior analyst focusing on above-ground risks affecting the hydrocarbon sector. You will collaborate with experts to provide insights and drive investment decisions, ensuring critical analysis of the oil and gas industry's political landscape.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Access to resources for continuous learning

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family-friendly perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience in industry, government, or consulting.
• Strong ability to analyze Middle Eastern political economy and risks.
• Familiarity with the upstream oil and gas industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead forward-looking analysis on above-ground risks in the hydrocarbon industry.
• Engage with clients through presentations and discussions.
• Oversee analysis on regional developments from junior colleagues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Research and analysis

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in politics, political economy, energy policy

Tools

MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

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 decarbonization.

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: Are you an analytical thinker who knows the Gulf region? Do you enjoy delivering actionable insight to companies and governments?

• Work alongside a team of industry-leading experts to become the point person for views on the upstream investment environment in the Gulf region.

• Support a range of upstream companies in assessing risks to inform investment decisions

• Engage with regional governments to benchmark and inform upstream policymaking

• Collaborate with a global network of subject matter experts and leverage world-class datasets to create insightful research on shifts in the upstream investment environment in the Gulf and other areas of the Middle East.

Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to:

• Lead forward-looking analysis on the above-ground risk environment for the hydrocarbon industry in the Gulf region via written analysis, profiles and periodic publications

• Act as the point person for insight on the upstream investment environment in key Gulf and some Middle Eastern states

• Oversee and review analysis on regional developments from more junior colleagues and peers

• Engage with clients on these topics through presentations and discussions

• Collaborate with other teams to build integrated research

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in politics, political economy, energy policy or similar area (graduate degree preferred)

• Minimum of 7 years of directly relevant experience, traditionally acquired by working in industry, government, or consulting.

• Prior experience producing high-quality research and analyzing Middle Eastern political economy and risk

• 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

• Proficiency with MS applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Must be flexible, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with coworkers of different levels of experience and background and in different locations around the world.

• Familiarity with the upstream oil and gas industry preferred

• Arabic, Farsi or other relevant language skills preferred.

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.

For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights .

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 cantake 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.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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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.

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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