Head of Petroleum Economics

Total E&P Malaysia; Pahang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Malaysia is seeking a Head of Petroleum Economics to influence business strategy and investment decisions. The role requires a degree in business, economics, or related fields, and at least 15 years in the energy sector, including leadership experience. Candidates should have expertise in economic modelling and commercial evaluation. Join this dynamic team to shape strategic decisions in upstream and integrated gas investments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in planning or commercial roles in the energy sector, 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in economic modelling, PSC frameworks, and risk quantification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive economics and analytical capabilities for TEPMY.
• Implement data governance protocols and analytical excellence standards.
• Manage cashflow modeling and commercial evaluations across TEPMY's PSCs.
• Lead financial analysis and risk assessment to support investment decisions.

Skills

Economic modelling

Commercial evaluation

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Market intelligence

Education

University degree in business, economics, engineering or related field

Advanced degrees in finance, strategy, or energy management

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the commercial future of TotalEnergies EP Malaysia? We are seeking an experienced Head of Petroleum Economics to serve as the analytical backbone for business strategy development and investment decision‑making across TotalEnergies EP Malaysia (TEPMY)'s portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop TEPMY's comprehensive economics and analytical capabilities by establishing robust business intelligence frameworks, cashflow modeling systems and strategic evaluation methodologies that enhance decision‑making across upstream, integrated gas value chain and energy transition investments.
• Implement analytical excellence standards, data governance protocols, HSSE integration requirements and strategic evaluation processes that support major investment decisions and competitive positioning in Malaysia's energy market.
• Manage cashflow modeling and commercial evaluation across TEPMY's PSCs including producing/development assets, DROs and exploration blocks.
• Lead financial analysis, risk assessment and valuation activities to support commercial negotiations, investment decisions and portfolio optimization.
• Execute financial evaluation for production optimization strategies, exploration commercialization pathways, pricing strategies, competitiveness analysis and commercial risk assessment across upstream commercial arrangements and emerging business expansion initiatives.
• Coordinate with headquarters analytical teams on official analytical requirements for ComEx, Long Term Plan (LTP), Business Unit reporting, and Reserves Reporting.

Qualifications

• A university degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field; advanced degrees in finance, strategy or energy management are an advantage.
• 15+ years of experience in planning or commercial roles in the energy sector, with 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in economic modelling, PSC frameworks, commercial evaluation, financial analysis, market intelligence and risk assessment.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation, scenario modelling and risk quantification methodologies.
• Familiarity with SEC/SPE Reserves reporting process and reserves assessments, oil and gas market intelligence systems, competitive analysis frameworks and Malaysian energy sector dynamics.

Context & Environment

To succeed in this role, you will need to be prepared to contribute to TEPMY's strategic direction across its upstream, integrated gas and emerging energy transition portfolios.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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Why TotalEnergies?

Join a global energy leader committed to innovation, commercial excellence and sustainable value creation. In this role, you will be at the core of shaping TEPMY's strategic direction across its upstream, integrated gas and emerging energy transition portfolios.

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