Senior Research Analyst

**The Role**:
Senior Research Analyst, Europe-North America Above-Ground Risk and Energy Transition

**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 and policymaking. You will also collaborate extensively with the Upstream Transformation team to assess how energy transition policy developments are affecting the upstream investment environment.

**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.

**What’s in it for you**:
Work alongside a team of industry-leading experts to become the point person for views on the upstream investment environment in Europe and North America
Support a range of upstream companies in assessing risks to inform investment decisions
Engage with regional governments to benchmark and inform upstream policymaking

**Responsibilities**:
Are you an analytical thinker who knows Europe and North America? Do you enjoy helping energy companies assess risk and governments benchmark their policies?

**We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to**:
Create forward-looking analysis on the above-ground risk environment for the hydrocarbon industry in Europe and North America
Monitor and assess the impacts of key political, economic, and regulatory developments affecting the upstream sector
Engage with clients on these topics through presentations and discussions
Maintain risk assessments and profiles
Collaborate with other teams to build integrated research, especially related to how energy transition developments are affecting the oil and gas sector in Europe and North America

**What We’re Looking For**:
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in politics, political economy, energy policy or similar area, or at least five years of relevant work experience in these fields in Europe and North America
Prior experience producing high-quality research and analyzing European and North American political economy and risk
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
Familiarity with the upstream oil and gas industry preferred
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- Equal Opportunity Employer
------------------------------------------------------- 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), RESECH202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group), SWP Priority - Ratings - (Strategic Workforce Planning)

**Job ID**: R31917

**Posted On**: 2023-01-02

**Location**: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa