Upstream Valuation Associate Director, APAC
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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
12This role will lead in generating production, cost and economic modelling of oil & gas projects covering the Asia Pacific region. It will also support delivery of integrated upstream market research.
Customer focus is central to this role’s approach in generating content, analysis and insight that would enhance customers' critical decisions and optimize solutions. With a deep understanding and expertise in the region's E&P business, this role will also support revenue growth for the Upstream Solutions business line.
What’s in it for the candidate:
- Development path as a senior team manager and a go-to subject matter expert on upstream in Asia Pacific, with a focus on asset valuation.
- Establish strategic relationships and thought leadership. Build knowledge around the wider upstream industry which looks into both energy security and energy transition.
- Join a dynamic regional research team focused on generating leading upstream research that supports workflow solutions driving customer success.
- Gain additional capabilities through collaboration with other internal stakeholders – wider regional and insight research teams; commercial; advisory solutions; product development, customer support and marketing.
- Develop knowledge around the wider upstream industry, looking into various perspectives on energy security and energy transition.
Responsibilities:
- Lead team in conducting independent research and then integrating these findings with our internal tools/sources to build consistent and insightful upstream asset analysis. Reserve estimation, production forecasting, field development planning, cost estimation are all requirements for the role.
- Lead in sourcing information. This would include building scouting network. Independently utilize available publications for research support.
- Coordinate technical information flow; conduct content quality check; and sometimes lead technical content projects supporting various upstream products. Support operational and process improvements.
- Engage customers to support their workflows and decision making. Provide expert insights/presentations on Asia Pacific upstream trends and outlook.
- Actively participate in industry societies. Deliver technical papers and present in key conferences and events in the region.
- Work across business lines to support customer requests; advisory deliverables; topical integrated research initiatives/collaboration; product development; product marketing; and sales revenue growth.
Other areas of responsibility comprise:
- Develop solid understanding of the upstream oil & gas sector including resource development, cost estimating, midstream infrastructure, demand/supply, and regulatory issues.
- Ability to perform detailed research and critically assess and capture field/company/country data from various sources.
- 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 engineering or petroleum economics.
- 7-10 years of experience in an operating company or as an upstream researcher/analyst for a research or consulting firm would be highly desirable.
- Knowledge of / experience in petroleum engineering or economics, and E&P operations are all advantageous.
- Good track record of working with multi-disciplinary teams. Deep understanding of E&P trends, above-ground issues, field developments and M&A; relationships with upstream stakeholders (oil and gas companies, regulators, service companies and financial institutions).
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Proven presenter in several key regional industry events and published several technical papers.
- Knowledge of S&P Commodity Insights – Upstream Solutions products and workflows preferred.
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.
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Our Purpose:
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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.
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