Equity Research Analyst – Oil & Gas / Natural Resources

Equity Research Analyst – Oil & Gas / Natural Resources

Sector Focus: Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, Mining

Geographic Focus: Oman & Central Asia

About the Role

An established Equity Research team is looking to hire a Junior Equity Research Analyst to join its growing research platform, based full-time in Oman.

The team is currently focused on Omani equities, with plans to expand its coverage into Central Asia and broader natural resources markets. The successful candidate will play an important role in developing this additional coverage, with exposure across both equities and commodities.

Sector Coverage

The team specialises in

• Oil & Gas
• Natural Resources
• Mining
• Commodities
• Equities / Equity Research

The successful candidate will initially support existing Omani coverage, while helping develop research capabilities across Central Asia, with a particular focus on natural resources, energy and commodity-related companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update detailed financial models for companies within the assigned sector.
• Monitor daily news flow, company announcements and broader sector developments.
• Conduct fundamental research and analysis across Oil & Gas, Mining and Natural Resources.
• Analyse company financial results and assess their implications for investment views.
• Prepare earnings updates, company notes and sector research.
• Consolidate company results and research findings into clear investment conclusions.
• Monitor commodity prices, macroeconomic developments and industry trends.
• Support the development of new coverage across Central Asian markets.
• Conduct company and industry research across both listed equities and relevant commodities.
• Assist senior analysts with investment ideas, valuation analysis and thematic research.
• Build relationships with company management, industry contacts and market participants.
• Contribute to the team's broader research output and client engagement.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have approximately 3 years of relevant experience from one of the following backgrounds:

• Equity Research
• Investment Banking
• Management / Strategy Consulting
• A closely related analytical role within Energy, Mining or Natural Resources

Candidates should have a genuine interest in Oil & Gas, Mining and Natural Resources, with strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.

The ideal profile will demonstrate

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Ability to analyse financial statements and company results.
• Strong understanding of equity markets and investment research.
• Ability to follow daily news flow and translate developments into investment implications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work independently within a lean research team.
• Interest in Emerging Markets and Central Asian economies.