Sr. Economic Analyst – Planning & Performance – CK0001

Ably Resources; Qatar; On-site; QAR 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a Sr. Economic Analyst based in Qatar. In this senior role, you will lead analytical and strategic efforts within the Marketing directorate, focusing on planning and performance assessment for petroleum, petrochemical, and polymer markets. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, Economics, or Computational Science, alongside 10+ years in oil & gas sectors. Strong economic analysis skills and leadership experience are essential for success in this role. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in technical or commercial roles within oil & gas, refining or petrochemicals.
• Demonstrated capability in economic analysis, financial modelling and investment evaluation.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated capability in economic analysis, financial modelling and investment evaluation.
• Leadership experience managing or guiding small teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently.
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills for senior management and Board audiences.
• Middle East or major NOC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical, planning and performance activities within the Marketing function.
• Support development of Marketing plans and strategies for petroleum, petrochemical and polymer products.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual performance assessments across Marketing, operations and logistics.
• Lead Board and management reporting requirements.
• Support financial and budget planning processes within Marketing.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, controls and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to long-term strategic investment reviews with Corporate functions.
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives across Marketing and wider corporate teams.

Skills

Economic analysis

Financial modelling

Leadership

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Understanding of petroleum market dynamics

Education

Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical), Economics or Computational Science

Economics

Computational Science

Job description

Sr. Economic Analyst – Planning & Performance

A senior analytical and strategic role within the Marketing directorate, supporting planning, performance assessment, governance and long-term strategy across petroleum, petrochemical and polymer markets.

Role

You will lead analytical, planning and performance activities within the Marketing function, supporting budgeting, market forecasting, governance and strategic investment initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Planning & Performance and plays a key role in Board-level reporting and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of Marketing plans and strategies for petroleum, petrochemical and polymer products
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual performance assessments across Marketing, operations and logistics
• Interface with Producing Entities on growth initiatives, pricing trends and market developments
• Lead Board and management reporting requirements
• Support financial and budget planning processes within Marketing
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, controls and risk mitigation (including audit participation)
• Contribute to long-term strategic investment reviews with Corporate functions
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives across Marketing and wider corporate teams

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical), Economics or Computational Science
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in technical or commercial roles within oil & gas, refining or petrochemicals
• Strong understanding of petroleum and petrochemical market dynamics and pricing trends
• Demonstrated capability in economic analysis, financial modelling and investment evaluation
• Leadership experience managing or guiding small teams
• Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills for senior management and Board audiences
• Middle East or major NOC experience preferred

Location & Package

• Residential role based in Qatar
• Competitive monthly base salary plus benefits

If you have strong economic analysis and strategic planning experience within energy markets, apply or contact Christopher Kellie directly for a confidential discussion.