# Technical Research Analyst – Upstream Asset Valuation, Africa

**Company**: S&P Global
**Location**: Cape Town, ZA
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Energy

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## Description

We are seeking a Technical Research Analyst to join our Africa Upstream Asset Valuation team. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the team and support the broader research, content, analysis, and insights produced by the Africa team.

**Responsibilities:**

- Conduct upstream asset evaluation and research across Africa, including reserves and resource assessment, production forecasting, field development planning, cost estimation, and asset valuation.

- Model the production, development, and costs of oil and gas projects across the region.

- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of geologists, economists, engineers, and research analysts.

- Assess and incorporate risk and uncertainty into asset analysis and develop appropriate scenarios.

- Conduct independent research, integrating external findings with internal datasets and technical knowledge to develop consistent, robust, and insightful asset analysis.

- Apply an understanding of regional market dynamics, operational considerations, and upstream development concepts when evaluating assets and projects.

- Monitor industry developments, company activity, project progress, and other factors affecting upstream investment and development across African markets.

- Work with large and complex datasets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality while extracting meaningful insights to support research and analysis.

- Engage with clients and industry stakeholders, communicating technical concepts, assumptions, methodologies, and analytical workflows in a clear and structured manner.

- Contribute to the broader research, content, and analytical insights produced by the Africa team.

- Leverage evolving analytical and digital tools, including generative AI where appropriate, to enhance research, analysis, and workflow efficiency.

**Requirements:**

- University degree in Petroleum Engineering, Engineering, Geology, Economics, or another relevant discipline.

- Fluency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Good understanding of the upstream oil and gas sector.

- Strong analytical and research capabilities.

- Ability to work with large and complex datasets.

- Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Fluency in French.

- Hands-on operational or field experience within the oil and gas industry.

- Previous experience with an oil and gas operating or service company, or as an upstream researcher or analyst within a research or consulting organization.

- Experience working with or analysing upstream assets and projects across Africa.

- Strong experience working with large and complex datasets.

- Experience using generative AI and other digital tools to support research, data analysis, content development, and workflow efficiency.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive salary.

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Petroleum Engineering
- Engineering
- Geology
- Economics
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Data analysis
- French

### Nice to have
- Operational experience in oil and gas
- Experience with generative AI
- Upstream asset valuation experience in Africa

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