SR. ECONOMIC ANALYST - PLANNING & BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

Qatar Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 546,000 - 656,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in Doha is looking for a Senior Economic Analyst to join their Planning & Business Excellence team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the oil & gas sector and will be responsible for driving strategic marketing initiatives and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in technical or commercial roles in oil & gas, petroleum refining, or petrochemicals.
• Strong understanding of market trends and industry challenges.
• Proven expertise in economic analysis and project investment evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support marketing plans and strategies for key products.
• Conduct performance assessments of marketing operations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for senior management.

Skills

Analytical insights

Strategic planning

Performance assessments

Market trends analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, economics, or computational science

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Economic Analyst to join our Planning & Business Excellence team within the Marketing Directorate. This role is pivotal in driving analytical insights, strategic planning, and performance assessments across marketing functions. You will play a key part in shaping strategies for petroleum, petrochemical, and polymer markets while ensuring corporate governance and risk management standards are upheld.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support marketing plans and strategies for key products.
• Conduct performance assessments of marketing operations, logistics, and related functions.
• Interface with producing entities on growth initiatives, market trends, and pricing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and risk mitigation measures, including audits.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate on long‑term strategic investment initiatives with corporate teams.
• Drive improvement initiatives across marketing and corporate functions.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 10 years in technical or commercial roles within oil & gas, petroleum refining, or petrochemicals.
• Strong understanding of market trends, growth drivers, and industry challenges.
• Proven expertise in economic analysis, financial assessments, and project investment evaluations.
• Experience in corporate governance, risk management, auditing, and budget control.
• Leadership experience managing small teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Educational Qualifications

A degree in engineering (preferably Chemical engineering), or economics, or computational science.