Business Development Analyst (Economist)- LNG

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 :

• The Financial Economic Modeler primary role is responsible for economic and financial modeling on an unlevered and levered basis to provide analysis of potential joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions primarily in LNG and Upstream opportunities.
• This position handles complex deal structures, with the development and interpretation of data used in a highly technical and confidential analysis platform.
• Assistance in the development of positions relative to new problem areas of situations and development of policies, programs and procedures are required on an economic mindset basis.
• Lessons learned and best business practices developed will be formalized into policies, programs and procedures to expand knowledge sharing within the organization and facilitate the successful fruition of subsequent analyses.
• Provide sound investment analysis advice in support of LNG and Upstream Projects for M&A deals, by leading economic evaluations and financial due diligence in the deal making process.
• Provide professional and technical expertise for the analysis and solution of complex problems in all areas of financial modeling and economic analysis.
• Validation and review of seller’s models on opportunities related to Upstream and LNG, identify potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Provide sensitivity analysis to fully understand and articulate economic value drivers to management.
• Examine and prepare variance analysis of economic assumptions and high-level technical inputs with functional engagement support.
• Provide support in preparation of management presentations for progression of deals through the stage gate process.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of economic analysis and policies and procedures to prevent or resolve problems and follow-up implemented changes to ensure the problem has been resolved.
• Ensure that the company standards and processes are reflected in capital projects progression, project evaluations and in analysis of the business and environment through the stage gate process.

Requirements :

• Candidate is required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business. 
• An MBA or other advanced Post-Graduate degree in Economics or a business-related degree is preferred. 
• Candidate is required to have history of career progression with at least fifteen years of related financial modeling work experience, preferably in an investment banking environment or a major petrochemical or energy industry corporation.
• Candidate must have significant experience with Economic Evaluations, Cash Flow & Variance Analysis, structured finance, project finance and/or financial modeling.
• Experience in conducting Monte-Carlo stochastic risk analysis and VB excel modelling would be advantageous.
• Candidate should be able to quickly establish credibility in the position and to effectively interact with all levels of management, including senior leadership.
• Candidate should have demonstrable leadership and management experience.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills is also necessary. In addition to strong command of English. Knowledge of Arabic a plus.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain networks, both within and across company organizations is necessary.
• Capability to work effectively within a matrix organization and with multi-disciplinary teams is also preferred