Sr. Staff, Strategy & Portfolio Management Specialist

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 SummaryThe Sr Staff Strategy & Portfolio Management Specialist 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.This role will work in our Houston Corporate office and work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as business needs allow.ResponsibilitiesSupports 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 / constraintsPrepare 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 / guidancePerform quarterly & annual analysis on how Murphy is performing relative to other peersPrepare 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/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or PlanningMinimum 16 years’ experience of Economic/Financial Modeling, preferably in the Oil and Gas industryAdvanced: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Experience modelling fiscal contracts, including PSCsExperience leveraging different systems and applications in daily workflowsExperience maintaining financial models / involved in forecasting processesAbility to work independently on unstructured requests with little oversight / direction Ability to accomplish urgent tasks quickly when speed is a high priority and 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)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.#LI-HybridPURPOSEWe 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 & BEHAVIORSDo Right AlwaysRespect people, safety, environment and the lawFollow through on commitmentsMake it betterThink Beyond PossibleOffer solutionStep up and leadDon’t settle for “good enough”Embrace new opportunitiesStay With ItShow resilienceLean into challengesSupport each otherConsider 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.Know Your RightsRequisition ID5301-Posted10/16/2026-United States-Texas-Houston-FIN-