About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):
10The Role:
Principal Analyst, Global Upstream Transaction Research

The Team:
The position will contribute to developing market-leading insights into global upstream oil and gas transactions, corporate strategy, portfolio optimization, and asset valuations. The role will focus on monitoring upstream M&A; activity, divestments, farm-ins/farm-outs, asset acquisitions, corporate transactions, and strategic portfolio moves undertaken by international oil companies, national oil companies, private equity investors, and independent E&P; companies.

Responsibilities and Impact:
The role will support the development of transaction databases, analytical products, client presentations, and research publications covering global upstream deal activity. In addition, the position will help drive the adoption of AI-enabled research and analytical workflows to improve data quality, research productivity, and client insight generation.
The ideal candidate will possess a solid interest in the upstream oil and gas sector, transaction analysis, valuation,



and corporate strategy, combined with a willingness to leverage emerging AI and analytics tools to enhance research capabilities and deliver differentiated market intelligence.
Market Intelligence & Transaction Research
• Track and analyze global upstream M&A; transactions, asset divestments, farm-ins/farm-outs, and corporate acquisitions.
• Monitor company strategies, portfolio rationalization initiatives, and industry developments affecting transaction activity.
• Maintain and enhance upstream transaction and asset databases, ensuring data quality and accuracy.

Research & Insight Development
• Conduct market research, asset screening, and valuation assessments to support client needs.
• Produce insight reports, presentations, and analytical content covering M&A; trends, opportunities, and market developments.
• Identify key themes and emerging trends shaping global upstream investment

📌 Principal Analyst, Global Upstream Transaction Research (Gurugram)
🏢 S&P Global
📍 Gurugram