Economist at Amaiden Energy

Job Description

Company Overview:

Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited is a leading provider of technical and project personnel to Nigeria’s energy sector. With decades of experience, we support major industry players by sourcing top talent to meet evolving project needs across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. We are committed to excellence, integrity, and delivering value to both clients and candidates.

Job Title: Economic Analyst

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Job Nature: Standard

Job Description

• Actively contribute to the delivery of annual planning activities such as the E&P Long Term Plan, Budget, PRIME reserves calculation, Exploration & Appraisal budget, and ASC932 Cash Flow reporting for the U.S. stock exchange
• Conduct economic evaluations of development projects, exploration wells, business deals, and project sanction dossiers
• Present economic analysis findings to senior management (CDEP, BR, COVAL, CORISK/COMEX)
• Maintain and update economic models and associated documentation in line with evolving economic conditions
• Prepare and revise the Fiscal Summary Sheet for assigned assets annually
• Improve collaboration with technical and financial teams to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of analysis
• Audit and validate Microsoft Excel tools/models and utilize Essbase for economic data storage
• Stay current with innovative approaches to economic studies and integrate them where applicable
• Acquire skills on new economic models annually, including contractual and fiscal components
• Deliver robust, accurate, and insightful economic analysis across the company’s portfolio
• Critically evaluate inputs such as production forecasts, cost structures, and cross-asset impacts
• Interpret contractual and fiscal terms governing assigned assets
• Define business cases using the most relevant KPIs to support strategic decisions
• Provide management with a full economic perspective on company activities and value opportunities
• Contribute to improving economic practices and processes within the company
• Ensure timely and high-quality work output under tight deadlines and a high-pressure environment

Requirements

• A graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and economic modelling techniques
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic
• Highly analytical, numerate, and detail-oriented
• Capable of synthesising complex data for senior-level presentations
• Experience in technical upstream roles is an added advantage (not mandatory)