Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst

Job Title: Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent

A major international energy operator is seeking a Downstream Market and Strategist Analyst to join its capital planning and strategy team. This high-impact role will support the evaluation and development of large-scale refining and petrochemical projects, including long-term investment strategies, business case analysis, and early-stage planning for new facilities.

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, economics, and business planning—working across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders in strategic decision-making.

Overview

This role sits within the downstream capital planning group, which leads the early-stage development of strategic capital projects, portfolio optimisation, technical due diligence, and long-term facility master planning. The group’s remit spans the full investment lifecycle—from opportunity framing and feasibility studies through to front-end design scope development and capital expenditure proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and develop strategic business cases for refining and petrochemical facilities

• Lead integrated, cross-functional project teams to define and scope major capital projects

• Prepare expenditure request documentation and present to corporate leadership

• Engage with internal stakeholders including operations, engineering, business development, and project management

• Perform technical and economic evaluations of existing assets and new investment opportunities

• Provide critical input on process simulations and economics, including linear programming (LP) modelling

• Review third-party evaluations and ensure technical accuracy and strategic alignment

• Deliver high-quality presentations to senior management on investment proposals

• Act as a consultant and advisor to the wider planning and strategy teams

• Mentor junior planners and support capability development within the function

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

• Advanced education or qualifications in Economics are highly preferred

• At least 12 years of experience in capital project planning, including:

  • Economic evaluation and feasibility studies

  • Engineering study execution and budget preparation

  • Refining or petrochemical operations analysis, with specific expertise in LP modelling

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience making technical presentations to senior leadership

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded engineer or economist with deep downstream sector experience to contribute to high-level investment planning and long-term strategic development within a global energy organisation.