Decision Analyst – Chevron

Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”) is a leading integrated energy company. CNL operates under a joint venture arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. CNL and its affiliates in Nigeria have assets on land and in near offshore regions of the Niger Delta, and interests in non-operated fields as well as extensive interests in deep water operations in Nigeria.

CNL upholds integrity, trust, diversity, and ingenuity as a company and among its employees. We strive to provide equal opportunities to all qualified individuals in our recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

CNL subscribes to the principles outlined in the Chevron Way values which express our vision “to be the regional energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance.”

Are you a qualified professional desiring to make a difference? Do you share our values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team? We invite interested and qualified Nigerians to apply and become part of a highly valued CNL team.

Your journey towards a rewarding career starts here!

Job Description Summary

Economics and decision analysis support to Chevron’s base business, major capital projects and commercial opportunities by applying skills such as opportunity framing, facilitation, economic & fiscal modeling, alternatives assessment using deterministic models, probabilistic evaluations and sensitivity analyses. 

The decision analyst will provide documentation of analyses, decisions and insights to ensure decision clarity for management presentations, decision support packages, corporate reporting and appropriation requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide decision quality guidance to ensure projects and commercial opportunities are matured in a manner that maximizes value for the company.

• Frame decisions, gather data and stakeholders inputs and draw appropriate conclusions.

• Build, troubleshoot and analyse Excel-based economic and fiscal models, perform. deterministic and probabilistic evaluations, and sensitivity analyses using deterministic economic models, decision trees, tornado charts, etc.

• Evaluate and distil results, issues and trade-offs into simple and succinct recommendations to support management decisions.

• Communicate recommendations and insights to decision-makers and key stakeholders to provide decision clarity.

What You Will Bring

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience performing business analysis, economic & financial modelling, economic analysis, investment analysis and financial advisory.

Expertise

• Experience in economic modelling & evaluation and financial advisory services in the Finance or Oil & Gas sectors will be an added advantage.

Qualification

• Undergraduate degree in business, numerical or quantitative disciplines such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Science, etc. Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.), post-graduate degree in Finance, other related disciplines or MBA will be an added advantage.

Analytical skills

• Strong analytical skills – has a good understanding of how data and analysis can be utilized to gain a deeper understanding of a business issue.

Additional Considerations

• Numerically sound, proficient with Microsoft Excel and experience working with large and complex spreadsheets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team including management personnel and be an influencer.
• Ability to foster synergetic cross-functional relationships and collaboration with all stakeholders. Able to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Exhibit the personality of a self-motivator, able to function effectively in an environment with shifting priorities, demonstrating capacity to work independently. A good manager of time and adaptable to flexible work hours to achieve deliverables with deadlines.

What We Offer

• A competitive compensation package including medical benefits, health and wellness support.
• Hybrid work options including flexible work hours and generous leave policies.
• A strong, diverse and global workforce and work practices.
• An innovative and inclusive workplace.
• Professional and personal development opportunities