Geological Researcher

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 09
**The Team**: Upstream Solutions from S&P Global Commodity Insights comprise some of the most extensive and complete information, analytics, insight, and advisory services in the world. We deliver oil and gas databases and software, energy transition insight, energy supply and demand forecasts, and comprehensive data on transactions at the global and regional market levels.

**The Impact**: S&P Global E&P data is reliant on our researchers for the provision of detailed geological information and insight. The researcher will collaborate with wider teams within Upstream Solutions to help provide industry leading content and upstream intelligence, enabling the client to make critical investment decisions.

**What’s in it for you**: The role is to provide paternity cover for a six-month period. You will work alongside an exciting research team comprised of regional experts and experienced geoscientists. You will build your knowledge around the wider upstream industry as it, and S&P Global, adapts and evolves with the energy transition, and you'll help assist both internal and external clients with key E&P information on the Middle East region.

**Responsibilities**:
Extensive research, analysis and interpretation of information and data relating to upstream E&P activity in the Middle East region

Collaborate on data projects to improve quality and completeness of regional upstream data

Assist with client presentations and queries relating to Middle East E&P activity

What We’re Looking For

BSc / MSc degree in a geoscience discipline is essential. Post-graduate geoscience qualification preferred

Strong industry or academic geoscience background or experience, with excellent knowledge of oil and gas fields and reservoirs

Previous (1-3 years) oil and gas industry experience is favourable

Experience with GIS tools such as ESRI ArcMap and geological interpretation software such as Kingdom and Petrel

Experience with large datasets, data management systems and data analysis software (Excel, PowerBI etc.).

Excellent written and oral communication skills with fluent spoken and written English.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines is essential

Ability to excel both individually and as part of the team, personally driving strong, collaborative relationships across the Central Team and wider regional teams

Self-starter, resourceful and independent thinker that is detail oriented

About S&P Global Commodity Insights

At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.

We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.

S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.

What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

**Benefits**:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our Benefits Include

**Health & Wellness**: Heal