Principal Analyst, Global Upstream Transaction Research

Overview

Principal Analyst role within S&P Global Energy's research team, focused on monitoring and analysing global upstream oil and gas transactions, corporate strategy, portfolio optimization and asset valuations.

What you'll do

• Track and analyze global upstream M&A transactions, asset divestments, farm-ins/farm-outs and corporate acquisitions.
• Monitor company strategies, portfolio rationalization initiatives and industry developments affecting transaction activity.
• Maintain and enhance upstream transaction and asset databases, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Conduct market research, asset screening and valuation assessments to support client needs.
• Produce insight reports, presentations and analytical content covering M&A trends, opportunities and market developments.
• Identify key themes and emerging trends shaping global upstream investment activity.
• Utilize AI-assisted research tools and automation techniques to improve data gathering, validation and analysis workflows.
• Support the development of AI-enhanced research processes, databases and analytical products.
• Contribute to analytical dashboards and visualization tools that help clients monitor transaction activity and market trends.
• Collaborate with research and product teams across global locations.
• Support client engagements, custom research projects and subscription products.
• Work closely with commercial and product teams to enhance client value and support business growth.

What you'll need

• Experience in energy research, business analysis, consulting, investment analysis or related fields.
• Sound understanding of the upstream oil and gas sector and industry value chain.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in business English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled research, data analytics and workflow automation tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious and eager to develop expertise in energy markets and transaction analysis.