Senior Research Analyst - Oil & Gas

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JOB TITLE:Senior Research Analyst – Oil and Gas 

HOURS:37.5 hours/week, hybrid working with 2 days per week on site 

LOCATION:Central London Office 

REPORTING TO: Head of Oil & Gas 

GRADE:Senior Analyst 

 

Tracker Group is a UK-based, not-for-profit think tank. Our aim is to enable a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. We are the home of the two award-winning research brands, Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, which together comprise Tracker Group, combined under one corporate entity since 2022.  

Together, we mobilise investors and corporates alike to intervene in the practices destroying our planet, working towards the necessary, fundamental changes in our world’s financial markets to respect the environmental boundaries we know our planet has. 

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to play a key role in driving research within our Oil and Gas team. The successful candidate will take on greater responsibility in shaping the research agenda, delivering high-impact public materials, and positioning themselves as a thought leader on transition risk topics. This role requires a high degree of autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to mentor and guide junior analysts while also contributing to the broader objectives of our organisation. 

Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead and shape the team’s energy research agenda, proactively identifying and executing impactful projects. 
  • Apply expert judgement and critical thinking to complex energy sector challenges, ensuring high-quality, data-driven analysis. 
  • Drive research efforts, overseeing data collection, organisation, and analysis from purchased, proprietary, and public sources. 
  • Author high-quality public reports, notes, and commentary, establishing thought leadership on transition risk topics (see Carbon Tracker website for examples). 
  • Confidently communicate complex findings to financial and general audiences, including investors, policymakers, and the media. 
  • Act as a public-facing expert, engaging with senior stakeholders, media, and policymakers on key industry debates. 
  • Engage with external stakeholders, providing ad hoc analysis and expert insights to support investor engagement, advocacy, and regulatory discussions. 
  • Mentor and support junior analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance research environment. 
  • Innovate and propose new research ideas, staying ahead of emerging trends and evolving industry dynamics. 
  • Work closely with policy, investor engagement, and communications teams to ensure research impact 

Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Skills & Experience: 

  • Proven expertise in quantitative analysis, with the ability to work confidently with large datasets and extract meaningful insights. 
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly and concisely. 
  • Demonstrated ability to influence industry debates, drawing upon robust data-driven arguments and thought leadership. 
  • Professional experience (8+ years) in relevant fields, including investment and financial analysis, economics, climate risk, scenario modelling, energy, or extractives sectors. 
  • Strong academic background, educated to degree level, preferably in a numerate discipline (e.g., physical sciences, engineering, maths, economics, or finance). 
  • Deep understanding of the energy industry, particularly in upstream or downstream oil and gas. 
  • Experience in investment management, governance, or stewardship within an asset owner or investment firm is a significant plus. 
  • Proficiency in analytics tools, with strong Excel skills and experience in Power BI, Python, or other relevant data science packages. 
  • Proven track record of delivering research in a deadline-driven environment, balancing multiple priorities effectively. 
  • Experience engaging with media, speaking at industry events or authoring widely cited research is a plus 

 

Personal Attributes: 

  • Strategic and proactive mindset, with the ability to drive new research initiatives and provide innovative insights. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a critical eye for detail and the ability to challenge assumptions. 
  • Highly organised and methodical, ensuring rigorous quality control in modelling and analysis. 
  • Creative thinker, able to develop fresh perspectives in a fast-evolving sector. 
  • Natural leader and mentor, with the ability to support and develop junior team members. 
  • Team-oriented, high integrity, and flexible, comfortable working in a small, dynamic think-tank environment. 
  • Keen interest in leveraging emerging data analytics tools and methodologies to enhance research impact 
  • Deep commitment to addressing climate change and advancing the energy transition. 

Benefits

Salary Range: £72,000 - £80,000 per year, based on experience.  

  • Hybrid Work Environment: Minimum of two days in the office, with the rest either from the office or home.  
  • Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day for every year worked (up to a maximum of 30 days per year).  
  • Pension Contribution: 7% employer contribution.  
  • Health Benefits: Possibility to opt into private healthcare.  
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: Access to a cycle-to-work scheme.  
  • Remote Work Flexibility: Up to four weeks per year working remotely. 
  • Contribution to home office: £150 towards a desk and chair for home use 

 

The application deadline is Monday, April 21st; however, we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. 

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