Portfolio Analyst – Upstream Oil and Gas

About the role

The Portfolio Analyst supports the management and development of the upstream oil and gas portfolio by keeping portfolio information accurate, coordinating inputs across the business and preparing analysis and reporting for management decisions. The role acts as a central link between the Portfolio and Exploration & Commercial team and the asset, country, operations, investment, finance and strategy teams. It is a hands-on role combining portfolio analysis, business coordination and management reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate information requirements for the technical and commercial stage-gate process and track opportunities from screening through to handover
• Collect regular updates on production, reserves, ownership interests, capital expenditure, operating costs and project status, and resolve discrepancies with data owners
• Maintain records of asset information, evaluations, economic outputs and decisions, with confidentiality and version control
• Act as the focal point for portfolio updates, prepare agendas and pre-reads for portfolio reviews, and follow up on outstanding deliverables
• Work with the finance team on business planning and scenario analysis, including the impact of new investments, acquisitions and schedule changes
• Prepare regular dashboards, management reports and executive presentations, translating technical and commercial information into clear summaries for senior management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in geoscience, engineering, economics, finance, business or a related discipline
• At least 10 years of upstream oil and gas experience in business planning, commercial analysis, management consulting or oil and gas research analyst roles
• Experience consolidating information from multiple teams and preparing management reports, dashboards or presentations
• Understanding of the upstream asset lifecycle and familiarity with project economics and investment metrics
• Exposure to international upstream portfolios, joint ventures or M&A is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills and strong PowerPoint skills, with experience producing management-ready materials
• Power BI and reporting automation experience is advantageous
• Analytical, organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality