Portfolio Analyst

Overview The Portfolio Analyst will support the management and development of the upstream oil and gas portfolio by maintaining accurate portfolio information, coordinating inputs across the business, and preparing analysis and reporting to support management decisions. The role will act as a central point of coordination between the Portfolio, Exploration & Commercial team and the company’s asset, country, operations, investment, finance and strategy teams. The successful candidate will maintain a consolidated view of existing assets and new opportunities, track progress against agreed priorities, and ensure that material changes, risks and upcoming decisions are clearly communicated. This is a hands-on role combining portfolio analysis, business coordination and management reporting, suited to someone who is organised, commercially aware and proactive in obtaining information and following actions through to completion. Key Responsibilities 1. Portfolio Information and Tracking Take a lead role in co-ordinating the information requirements for technical and commercial stage gate process for investment decisions and assets under management Maintain visibility of opportunities from initial screening through evaluation, due diligence, approval and handover to the relevant delivery or asset team Coordinate regular updates from asset, teams on production, reserves and resources, ownership interests, capital expenditure, operating costs, economic value and project status Review information for completeness and consistency, resolve discrepancies with the relevant data owners, and maintain clear records of sources, assumptions and revisions Track key milestones, decision dates, outstanding studies, approvals and cross-functional dependencies Coordinate supporting inputs and documentation for portfolio reviews, investment submissions and technical assurance activities Maintain organised, accessible records of asset information, evaluations, economic outputs, presentations and decisions, with appropriate confidentiality and version control 2. Business Coordination and Communication Act as the focal point for collecting and consolidating portfolio updates from across the business, establishing clear reporting requirements, responsibilities and deadlines Build effective working relationships with asset teams, technical, commercial, operations, investment, finance and strategy colleagues to support timely information sharing Coordinate cross-functional inputs, follow up on outstanding deliverables, and escalate material information gaps, delays or dependencies Support portfolio review meetings by preparing agendas and pre-read materials, recording decisions and actions, and following up with accountable owners Work closely with the finance team for business planning and portfolio scenario analysis, including the potential impact of new investments, acquisitions and changes to project schedules 3. Management Reporting and Presentations Prepare regular portfolio dashboards, management reports and executive presentations, bringing together performance, opportunity status, milestones, risks and decisions required Translate technical and commercial information into clear, concise summaries suitable for senior management and other business stakeholders Explain material changes since the previous reporting period, distinguishing confirmed information from estimates, assumptions and outstanding inputs Develop and improve reporting templates and dashboards to increase consistency, reduce duplication and strengthen visibility across the portfolio Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in geoscience, engineering, economics, finance, business or a related discipline At least 10 years of upstream oil and gas experience in one or more of the following areas - business planning, commercial analysis, management consulting, oil and gas research analyst Experience consolidating information from multiple teams and preparing management reports, dashboards or business presentations Working understanding of the upstream asset lifecycle, from exploration and appraisal through development, production and decommissioning Familiarity with project economics and investment metrics, including production, reserves and resources, capital expenditure, cash flow, net present value and internal rate of return Exposure to international upstream portfolios, joint ventures or M&A would be advantageous Skills and Attributes Adaptability and growth mindset: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond proactively to evolving business needs. Analytical and reporting capability: Strong Excel skills and the ability to structure, reconcile and analyse information from multiple sources. Strong PowerPoint skills, with experience producing clear management-ready materials. Power BI and reporting automation experience would be advantageous. Communication and stakeholder management: Confident engaging with technical specialists, business teams and senior colleagues. Able to ask relevant questions, clarify inconsistencies and follow up constructively. Organisation and ownership: Able to manage multiple workstreams, maintain reliable trackers, meet reporting deadlines and drive agreed actions to completion with limited supervision. Commercial awareness and judgement: Understands the relationship between asset performance, investment requirements, risk and portfolio value. Recognises material issues and knows when to escalate them. Accuracy and confidentiality: Demonstrates attention to detail, disciplined information management and sound judgement when handling commercially sensitive information. Show more Show less