About the Role:

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The Role: Associate Director Oil and Gas Above-Ground Risk Analyst - MENA region

The Team: You will be working in the E&P Terms and Above-Ground Risk team an industry-leading provider of analysis on above-ground issues affecting the hydrocarbon sector. We are dedicated to providing oil and gas companies and governments with actionable insights to inform upstream investment decisions portfolio choices and policymaking. You will also collaborate extensively with geologists consultants and colleagues involved in low-carbon initiatives.

The Impact: Support oil and gas companies governments and financial investors in making critical business decisions assessing above-ground risks and adapting to a low-carbon world.

Whats in it for you:

• Work alongside a team of industry-leading experts to become a key point person for insights on the upstream business environment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

• Support upstream companies in assessing risks to inform strategic and investment decisions.

• Engage with regional governments to benchmark and help shape upstream policymaking.

• Collaborate with a global network of subject-matter experts and leverage world-class datasets to produce insightful research on shifts in the upstream investment environment across the MENA region.

Responsibilities:

Were seeking a highly motivated individual to:

• Lead forward-looking analysis of the above-ground risk environment for the upstream hydrocarbon industry across the MENA region producing highly client- focused research often through multi-team collaborative efforts.

• Monitor and assess key above-ground developments affecting the upstream sector evaluating their impact on regional and country-level attractiveness.

• Engage with clients on these topics through presentations and discussions.

• Maintain and update key above-ground information across a range of internal and external trackers.

• Collaborate with other teams to deliver timely high-value integrated research.

What Were Looking For: Are you an analytical thinker who knows and understands the MENA region in great depth Do you enjoy delivering actionable insight to companies and governments

Your background:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in politics economics political economy energy law or similar area. Further studies on energy policy/regulation/taxation or similar area would be desirable.

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant professional experience in the upstream sector in the MENA region or equivalent research experience focused on the region.

• Prior experience producing high-quality research and analyzing above-ground riskswith a particular focus on political economic and regulatory dynamicsacross the region ideally spanning multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong critical thinking and the ability to leverage qualitative and quantitative information

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English

• Effective time management and a detail-oriented approach

• Experience with the use of AI tools in a research environment would be beneficial

• Proficiency with MS applications (Excel Word and PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with energy transition trends preferred

• Must be flexible with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with coworkers of different levels of experience and background and indifferent locations around the world

• French Arabic or other relevant language skills preferred.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses governments and individuals with trusted data expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks data and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently act decisively and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were 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 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. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds 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 cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed 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: Its 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 awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

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