Sr. Strategy & Portfolio Mgmt Analyst

Career Opportunities: Sr. Strategy & Portfolio Mgmt Analyst (5240)

Requisition ID 5240 - Posted 07/31/2026 - United States - Texas - Houston - PROJ_MGMT

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At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Sr Strategy & Portfolio Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting a multitude of strategy-related activities, including Strategic Planning, Economics, Financial Modeling, Macro Environment, Peer Analytics and Ad-hoc Analysis as requested from Executive Leadership.

The Sr Strategy & Portfolio Management Analyst will work in our Houston Corporate office and work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Supports the review and analysis of project economics related to Murphy's portfolio of projects and the development of the associated Long-Range Plan (LRP)
• Supports the optimization of Murphy's consolidated portfolio to efficiently allocate capital across different price environments, while accounting for different objective functions / constraints
• Prepare analysis for different types of Scenarios (e.g., M&A, Exploration Success, Hedging Strategies, Alternative capital structures, etc.)
• Translate certain strategic scenarios and assumptions into corporate pro-forma cash flow statements, income statements, and balance sheets; as well as key KPIs such as total shareholder return, leverage ratios, ROACE, NAVs, etc.
• Undertake research on relevant macroeconomic and market trends; some of which may be used in the annual Strategic plan that is prepared and distributed to the executive team and board of directors
• Own and execute ad-hoc requests that originate from executive leadership or the board of directors with minimal direction / guidance
• Perform quarterly & annual analysis on how Murphy is performing relative to other peers
• Prepare analysis for board of director / finance committee meetings which may involve summarizing regular work products as well as ad-hoc work
• Leverage third-party research and data platforms to supplement analytical deliverables

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Planning
• Minimum 10 years' experience of Economic/Financial Modeling
• Advanced: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Oil & Gas (E&P) experience preferred
• Experience modelling fiscal contracts, including PSCs
• Experience leveraging different systems and applications in daily workflows
• Experience maintaining financial models / involved in forecasting processes
• Ability to work independently on unstructured requests with little oversight / direction
• Ability to accomplish urgent tasks quickly when speed is a high priority
• Ability to take initiative / ownership of projects & deliverables
• Ability to self-teach new concepts / software with minimal manager involvement (i.e., leveraging public information or existing reports/documentation)

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

_____

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services'' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

Job Summary

The Sr Strategy & Portfolio Management Analyst will be responsible for supporting a multitude of strategy-related activities, including Strategic Planning, Economics, Financial Modeling, Macro Environment, Peer Analytics and Ad-hoc Analysis as requested from Executive Leadership.

The Sr Strategy & Portfolio Management Analyst will work in our Houston Corporate office and work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Supports the review and analysis of project economics related to Murphy's portfolio of projects and the development of the associated Long-Range Plan (LRP)
• Supports the optimization of Murphy's consolidated portfolio to efficiently allocate capital across different price environments, while accounting for different objective functions / constraints
• Prepare analysis for different types of Scenarios (e.g., M&A, Exploration Success, Hedging Strategies, Alternative capital structures, etc.)
• Translate certain strategic scenarios and assumptions into corporate pro-forma cash flow statements, income statements, and balance sheets; as well as key KPIs such as total shareholder return, leverage ratios, ROACE, NAVs, etc.
• Undertake research on relevant macroeconomic and market trends; some of which may be used in the annual Strategic plan that is prepared and distributed to the executive team and board of directors
• Own and execute ad-hoc requests that originate from executive leadership or the board of directors with minimal direction / guidance
• Perform quarterly & annual analysis on how Murphy is performing relative to other peers
• Prepare analysis for board of director / finance committee meetings which may involve summarizing regular work products as well as ad-hoc work
• Leverage third-party research and data platforms to supplement analytical deliverables

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Planning
• Minimum 10 years' experience of Economic/Financial Modeling
• Advanced: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Oil & Gas (E&P) experience preferred
• Experience modelling fiscal contracts, including PSCs
• Experience leveraging different systems and applications in daily workflows
• Experience maintaining financial models / involved in forecasting processes
• Ability to work independently on unstructured requests with little oversight / direction
• Ability to accomplish urgent tasks quickly when speed is a high priority
• Ability to take initiative / ownership of projects & deliverables
• Ability to self-teach new concepts / software with minimal manager involvement (i.e., leveraging public information or existing reports/documentation)

#LI-Hybrid

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don't settle for "good enough"
• Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications

_____

Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services'' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.

For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.

Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

EEO is the Law Poster

EEO is the Law Supplement