Research Associate (Upstream)

TL;DR

Research Associate (Upstream): Conducting in-depth analysis and valuation of global upstream oil and gas assets with an accent on commercial developments, fiscal regimes, and emissions profiles. Focus on producing high-quality research reports, maintaining economic models, and providing strategic insights to industry stakeholders.

Location: Hybrid in Edinburgh, UK

Company

A global leader in analytics, insights, and proprietary data across the energy and natural resources landscape.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality research and analysis on upstream assets, companies, and market trends.
• Maintain and enhance asset-level valuations and emissions profiles using proprietary models.
• Interpret datasets to identify strategic opportunities and risks for clients.
• Contribute to thought leadership content, including reports, presentations, and client briefings.
• Engage with industry stakeholders to validate assumptions and gather market intelligence.
• Support clients in strategic decision-making, portfolio benchmarking, and investment analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Geosciences, or a related field.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel).
• Preferably two years of relevant experience in upstream oil and gas, consulting, energy finance, or oilfield services.
• Working knowledge of upstream operations, asset economics, fiscal regimes, valuation models, or emissions analysis is highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment within a world-class team of energy experts.
• Commitment to professional growth and development of in-depth industry expertise.
• Inclusive and trusting team culture focused on customer success.
• Opportunity to influence strategic decisions for major energy producers and financial institutions.