Principal Analyst

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

10

The Team: Upstream Solutions from S&P Global Commodity Insights comprise some of the most extensive and complete information, analytics, insight, and advisory services in the world. We deliver oil and gas databases and software, energy transition insight, energy supply and demand forecasts, and comprehensive data on transactions at the global and regional market levels.

Vantage provides detailed valuation analysis for upstream oil & gas assets in a powerful online platform. Leveraging the same proprietary S&P Global exploration and production data and industry intelligence used by geology teams, Vantage values assets through engineered workflows, for both conventional and unconventional global assets with forward-looking production.

The Impact: This is an exciting opportunity for an Upstream Asset Valuation Analyst in the Middle East & CIS regional team. The Analyst will be predominantly responsible for the production, cost and economic modelling of oil & gas projects across the CIS region.

What’s in it for you: By working alongside a team of experienced researchers, engineers, and economists, you will become a subject matter expert on upstream E&P activity in the CIS, coupled with a focus on upstream asset valuation. You will have the opportunity to build your knowledge around the wider upstream industry as it, and S&P Global, adapts and evolves with the energy transition.

Responsibilities:

The analyst will work within a team of geologists, economists and engineers focusing on the analysis of the upstream aspects of oil & gas developments in the CIS region. The successful candidate will be able to carry out independent research integrating findings with internal sources and leveraging own technical knowledge and understanding of market dynamics in the region to build consistent and insightful asset analysis.

You will be considered an expert in the assigned markets and will be required to provide asset valuation estimations and other insights based on data, information and analysis you carry out.

Part of the role is client-facing therefore the ability and confidence to communicate the ideas and present own work in a clear structured way is paramount.

This position is critical in supporting the company’s varied customers who subscribe to the Vantage platform and all Upstream Intelligence services. These customers include international and state-controlled oil and gas companies, financial analysts, vessel owners, shipyards, equipment suppliers and others.

Other areas of responsibility comprise:

• Solid understanding of the upstream oil & gas sector including resource development, cost estimating, midstream infrastructure, demand/supply, and regulatory issues.

• Responsible for upstream asset evaluation across the CIS; research gathering, reserve estimation, production forecasting, field development planning, cost estimation

• Ability to perform detailed research and critically assess and capture field/company/country data from various sources.

• Ensure data validity, consistency, and alignment with internal and external benchmarks where possible through the application of rigorous quality control and assurance processes.

• Effectively prioritize competing requests for limited resources to deliver content, respond to stakeholders and support commercial activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• BSc or MSc in petroleum geology, engineering, or economics

• Over two years’ experience in an operating company or as an upstream researcher/analyst for a research or consulting firm highly desirable

• Highly analytical and quantitative – ability to critically review inputs, calculations and outputs. Comfortable working with large datasets

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic. Able to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as carry out independent research

• Knowledge of petroleum geology, discounted cash flow models, petroleum economics and relevant software (e.g. cost estimation, PowerBi) all advantageous

• The ability and confidence to communicate your ideas and present own work in a clear structured way as part of the role is client facing

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Russian

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 can take 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

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