Business Development Specialist (IIP)

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:

• Originate, source and screen new investment ideas, proposals, and opportunities.
• Source and attract interested investors from local and international markets including public and private sectors.
• Review market opportunities, market economics, investment feasibility.
• Analyze and evaluate economic feasibility of investments in different sectors.
• Develop value proposition and establish the business case for new investment opportunities.
• Evaluate Strategic and comparative positioning and identify Risks & Constraints.
• Review the strategic fit to the company and validate assumptions and data accuracy.
• Develop the investments scope, deliverables and milestones.
• Review and validate valuation techniques and evaluate various forms of partnerships and equity structures including joint venture and other forms of partnerships.
• Develop, assess and evaluate different investment scenarios and their impact on the feasibility of investment opportunities.
• Review and analyze partner’s financial fit.
• Engage and lead negotiations of heads of terms with potential partners.
• Develop, review and negotiate financing strategies and packages for different investments.
• Advise, council and coach colleagues and junior members of the team in all aspects related to deal making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business; advanced degree in business administration (MBA) is highly desirable.
• Professional certification in finance such as CFA are highly desirable.
• 10 years of experience in finance or business fields, including at least 3 in investment reviews, investment banking, financial institution or business development (on the deal making side). Preference is if the practice area is in the sectors of sustainability, Digital, industrials, Manufacturing or Social. A proficiency in financial modeling is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical and commercial concepts in a clear and succinct matter