CareerPlan

Research Analyst, Upstream Asset Valuation

Cape Town, South Africa; Virtual, SpainFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-11

Core

Maintain, grow, and enhance African upstream content within S&P Global platforms by producing asset valuations, production forecasts, and cost estimates for the oil and gas sector.

Role type

Research Analyst, Upstream Asset Valuation

Builds

Upstream Asset Valuation platform and wider Upstream Intelligence services

Domain

Energy (Upstream Oil & Gas) / Africa

Required skills

Asset valuation, production forecasting, cost estimation, risk assessment, scenario modeling, data analysis, technical research, client engagement, spreadsheet proficiency

Preferred skills

French fluency, hands-on field/operational experience, generative AI usage, Power BI, critical evaluation of field development plans

Technologies

Excel, Power BI, generative AI tools

Responsibilities

Conduct upstream asset evaluation and research across Africa including reserves assessment and field development planning; Model production, development, and costs of oil and gas projects; Assess and incorporate risk and uncertainty into asset analysis; Conduct independent research integrating external findings with internal datasets; Monitor industry developments and project progress across African markets; Engage with clients and industry stakeholders to communicate technical concepts and analytical workflows.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC