Rystad Energy is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual to join our shale research team in Houston, TX. As a lead analyst, you will be responsible for analyzing North American Land oil & gas market relying on a combination of public data, Rystad Energy's proprietary tools and primary research. The successful candidate will need to be detail-oriented, have a passion for data analysis and modeling, be comfortable with clients and be an excellent communicator. Candidates with field engineering experience across various domains within the oil and gas space are preferred (E&P operations, supply chain).

Job responsibilities include creating data models, PowerPoint decks and research notes analyzing and forecasting the latest activity and supply developments across major oil & gas basins in North America. Lead Analysts are expected to be self-starters and conduct data analysis and market research with minimal supervision. This role will also be client-facing, and successful candidates are expected to present findings from market research and analysis at client sites, industry or Rystad Energy events.

Job Duties

Serve as the lead researcher conducting market analysis and forecasts for the North American unconventional oil & gas space with minimal supervision.

Solve clients' business problems by ad-hoc research, modeling and presentations with the use of Rystad Energy's products, data analysis, primary research through interviews, and data gathering from public and proprietary sources.

Maintain and expand the network of primary intelligence sources in the oil and gas industry

Assist with business development activities by providing oil & gas market updates, explaining the methodology and research processes through virtual and in-person presentations at industry or Rystad Energy events.

Guidance and mentorship of junior analysts covering North American oil & gas market

Requirements

5 to 10 years of experience in oil and gas industry research, consulting / consulting-like environment, or oil & gas industry.

University degree (Master's / Bachelor's) in a data-driven or energy field (mathematics, statistics, data analytics, petroleum engineering, business analytics) or MBA

Candidates with oil and gas onshore experience across multiple domains (E&P operations, supply chain) are preferred.

Good knowledge of upstream landscape in North America onshore and understanding of the E&P strategy and business decision-making process.

Working knowledge and understanding of the unconventional oil & gas space (basin supply fundamentals, drilling and completion cost structure, asset development, onshore project design)

Proficiency with Power Point, Excel and any business intelligence tool (Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, QlikView)

Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills

Excellent team player with a sense of initiative

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of state data availability and reporting requirements from TX RRC, NDIC, PA DEP, NM OCD and other state energy agencies.

Working knowledge of data availability and quality of relevant energy data sets from EIA (e.g. 860-M, STEO, PSM)

Ability to conduct interactive analysis of short-term oil & gas supply and activity developments using business intelligence tools

General experience with statistical analytics, including regression analysis, data smoothing, trend analysis, ANOVA

Proficiency with SQL and Python.

Experience with any proprietary North America onshore well data software

Experience with any proprietary reservoir modeling or decline curve fitting software

Benefits

A global and quickly expanding international business culture

A diverse, dynamic, and highly skilled working environment

Development opportunities internationally

Competitive compensation package and bonus plan

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you and your family

401(k) employer match up to 5%

FSA Medical, Dependent Care and Commute benefits

Four weeks of vacation time

Social impact activities

About Rystad Energy Inc.

Founded in 2004, Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and business intelligence company providing data, analytics and consultancy services to clients exposed to the energy industry across the globe. The company has offices all around the world and serves public and private companies seeking deep insight into the historic and future direction of the global energy industry.

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