Business Development Analyst Specialist - Origination & Portfolio Optimization

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities : 

• Generate new business ideas and assess their feasibility.
• Engage with internal and external entities to be knowledgeable of current or emerging business trends.
• Lead and conduct desktop market research
• Develop financial models and review financial models prepared by others
• Produce thought leadership reports describing the strategies and financial and operating performance of companies, industries, and sectors
• Manage cross-functional teams to develop business plans for new business opportunities.
• Continuously review and enhance business origination process with best practices.
• Mentor and coach junior staff members regarding skill development and the business origination process.
• A strong analytical ability to convert raw data and information into intelligence.

Requirements : 

• A BS degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Banking or its equivalent with an MBA or its equivalent; and with a professional certification, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A minimum of 10-years relevant experience with exposure to multiple industries.
• If an MBA or a professional certification is not available, 15-years relevant experience is required.
• Broad industry experience including but not limited to oil and gas and the broader energy industry, technology, professional services, real estate and infrastructure.
• Industry expertise or knowledge of conducting techno-economic feasibility studies
• Knowledge of venturing activities like commercialization, spin-offs or joint venturing, project development
• Strong finance background including experience of financial valuations and modeling.
• Background in facilities planning, strategy development or relevant experience.
• Experience with technology development and deployment.
• A strong analytical ability to convert raw data and information into intelligence.
• Experience with using at least one popular subscription-based market intelligence tool.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Excellent writing skills to produce reports to senior management.
• Excellent presentation skills to produce presentation materials with experience presenting to senior management.
• A track record of providing insights into markets that resulted in successful transactions.