About The Role

Grade Level (for internal use):

12

The Team: The S&P Global Commodity Insights Consulting Upstream Practice is recognized as a market leader in the industry. Our practice brings an unparalleled combination of industry knowledge, data analytics and strategic mindset to help clients solve complex questions. Our practice specializes in the Upstream industry, advising industry leaders, policy makers and regulators, and investors on the most relevant industry topics:

Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration & Production)
Growth Strategies (Organic Conventional, Unconventionals, M&A)
Field Development Planning, Supply Chain Management, and Cost Optimization
Subsurface (e.g. Reservoir Engineering, Production Optimization)
Trends in Oilfield Technology, Water Management, Decommissioning, etc.

Responsibilities & Impact: A Consulting Associate Director, Upstream is responsible for delivering consulting projects involving strategic support, transaction due diligence, portfolio and asset evaluation, technical analysis, economic modeling and/or advance analytics. This position has direct interface with clients and plays a key role in successfully delivering consulting engagements and developing additional business.

Project Management

You will be responsible for:

Manage project teams in execution of scope and ensure deliverable quality
Support project director with client engagement and preparing for discussions
Deliver project, balancing time and budget while ensuring client satisfaction

Business Development

Identify follow on work opportunities to practice leadership
Scope projects and write proposals
Develop offering collateral (quals, capability overviews, thought leadership)

Leadership, Mentoring, and Expertise

Teach team members analytical and communication skills
Share industry knowledge and expertise on projects and to team
Lead by example to foster a culture of partnership, integrity, and excellence

Innovation

Apply enterprise capabilities in data science and Gen/Agentic AI to projects
Create enhanced deliverables (e.g. dashboards, models chatbots, etc.)
Develop capabilities, automations, and IP to repurpose across projects

What We're Looking For

Experience and interest in the Energy Industry
10+ years of professional experience with major oil and gas companies (experience in project management strongly preferred)
Prior management consulting or strategic advisory experience strongly preferred
Track record of successful projects that included deliverables beyond spreadsheets and presentations, such as large datasets, data visualizations, dynamic models, tools, etc.
Professional verbal and written communication in English
A bachelor or master's degree (or equivalent degree) in economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science or energy related technical field
Familiarity and proficiency with a variety of data analytics technologies (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Spotfire, Python/R, Excel VBA, Databricks, Snowflake, etc.)
Must be capable of not only seeing the big picture and communicating a compelling story, but also delving into its technical details to highlight key elements
A keen attention to details and highly effective organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to stay on task and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision, but also to understand the needs of other consultants and researchers, and the timing of those needs

About S&P Global Energy

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What's In It For You

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

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.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

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: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring And Opportunity At S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group)

Job ID: 322530

Posted On: 2026-01-07

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Associate Director - Upstream Consulting