Job vacancy: Research Analyst

  • Location: Fully remote, with at least four hours overlap with CST

  • Contract type: Full time, permanent

  • Salary: $80-$90K US, adjusted for location

  • Deadline for applications: September 30, 2026

  • Reports to: Director of Research

Background

Redwater Insights is a research group that publishes insights on the legal, financial and policy dimensions of the oil and gas industry’s asset retirement obligations. With team members in London and Austin, Redwater Insights is registered as a not-for-profit organisation as part of the Dutch foundation SPPP.

The role

We’re seeking a strategic, creative, collaborative research analyst that is comfortable with quantitative and technical subjects. This role is responsible for assisting in building industry-leading research insights with the Director of Research while leading delivery of short form content and insights by the team. Over time, the role will evolve to produce longer form research. Collectively, this work aims to shape the public narrative around oil and gas cleanup liabilities and build global pressure for accountability and reform.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with research and writing and capable of creating pointed short-form content to deadline. They will be ready to work with numbers and technical subjects, and able to collaborate and coordinate with the research and communications functions of the group.

They will be joining a small, ambitious, and highly collaborative team where contributions are noted and valued, working to bring visibility and urgency to one of the most neglected issues in global energy transition finance.

Key responsibilities

Research and writing

  • Assist in doing preliminary research and shaping policy, economic and financial analytical pieces that can drive new thinking and change minds on the issue of asset retirement obligations. 

  • Undertake research into the legal, regulatory, economic and financial implications of asset retirement obligations for oil and gas firms and translate that research into policy recommendations for government, investors and other stakeholders.  

  • Draft research reports and analytical pieces to a high standard.  

  • Review news feed and other sources for content ideas; work closely with the Strategic Comms Lead to calendar key moments annually where specialised content is warranted.

  • Under guidance from the Strategic Comms Lead and the Director of Research, manage the team’s short-form content creation:  

    • Build a pipeline of short-form research insights that are drawn from Redwater’s longer form research, are extensions of its research, or are focused on commentary and insight on related news and events.

    • Write regular content to be published on the Redwater Insights digital and social media channels.

    • Oversee the calendar associated with content publication and present to the wider research team on the same in weekly meetings; coordinate with other Redwater authors on their content. 

    • Ensure that content from the whole team meets our editorial standards. 

  • Work collaboratively with the research team to deliver written insights.

Communications assistance

  • In conjunction and with assistance from the Strategic Comms Lead, evaluate audience response to published content and respond to queries and comments as needed.

  • Assist in producing content for media packages for promoting research outputs.

  • Assist in producing content outlining RI research pipeline for fundraising and other operational communications.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable conducting research into the energy sector, and translating complex findings into analysis. They should have the ability to identify what is particularly significant about an event or insight and be able to succinctly convey this significance to a time-poor audience. The successful candidate will have comfort with numbers, critical thinking, and enjoy writing short, impactful insights. They will have the ability to craft compelling narratives – and help others do the same – and a track record of effective communication that drives impact.

The successful applicant will be excited to work in a dynamic, start-up environment and have demonstrated excellent project management skills and an ability to work independently and to meet deadlines consistently. 

Essential experience and qualities

  • At least three years of experience related to research and writing on topics related to energy finance and economics, financial regulation, or policy.

  • A track record of publishing content regularly, and on deadline.

  • Ability to develop clear, effective messaging around complex policy, financial, or technical topics for a range of audiences.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with an understanding of how to work in and leverage a wide variety of communications channels and formats.

  • Experience working in global, multicultural environments, and in coalitions or multi-stakeholder networks.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Impact focused with a collaborative mindset.

  • Self-directed and able to adapt to a fluid, start-up environment.

Desirable experience

  • Experience working specifically on climate change, energy, or finance issues.

How to apply

Please submit the following materials to info@redwaterinsights.org

  • A current CV or résumé.

  • A cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Please include “Research Analyst – [Your Name]” in the subject line.