Remote Petroleum Economist: Energy Market Analytics

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Petroleum Economist to join their globally distributed team, working remotely from Bloemfontein or any other suitable location. This role focuses on analyzing energy market trends, evaluating the economic viability of projects, and providing strategic financial insights for upstream and downstream operations. You will play a crucial role in shaping investment decisions and optimizing portfolio performance by leveraging your expertise in economic modeling and market forecasting within the oil & gas industry. This is an ideal opportunity for an analytical professional seeking a remote position with high impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop economic models to assess the profitability and risk of oil and gas exploration and production projects.
• Analyze global energy market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and price forecasts.
• Prepare economic evaluations, sensitivity analyses, and investment recommendations for management.
• Support business development and strategic planning with detailed market intelligence and financial projections.
• Monitor and report on the economic performance of existing assets and the company's overall portfolio.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Petroleum Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in petroleum economics or energy market analysis.
• Proficiency in economic modeling software and tools (e.g., Excel, @RISK, DealModel).
• Strong understanding of oil and gas value chains, fiscal regimes, and commodity markets.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills, with experience in remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive remote salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical financial decisions within the global oil & gas sector.