Downstream Senior Strategist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Downstream Senior Strategist to lead the Fuels Strategy & Capital Planning Department. This pivotal role involves developing and optimizing business strategies while conducting in-depth market analyses. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in refining and strategic planning, with a strong ability to engage with industry experts and think tanks. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing competitive performance in the Downstream sector, where your insights will directly influence long-term strategic decisions and capital allocation plans.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in refining, chemicals, trading, and retail marketing.
• Expertise in strategy formulation and scenario planning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in Downstream strategy and scenario planning.
• Prepare research and market analysis for strategic councils.
• Collaborate on long-term strategic plans for Fuels BU.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Scenario Planning

Market Analysis

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Economics

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Advanced Degree

Job description

Candidates must relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Downstream Senior Strategist - Req ID: 15751

Overview

We are seeking a Downstream Strategist to join Fuels Strategy & Capital Planning Department. Fuels Strategy & Capital Planning Department assumes the responsibility of developing Fuels’ Business Unit (BU)strategy, performing capital management, initiating portfolio synergies/optimization opportunities, and conducting financial management activities.

You will be the subject matter expert in Downstream strategy and scenario planning and act as the “BU Advisor” for Downstream business-related issues. You will independently initiate research on wide-ranging topics that look into long-term scenarios that might impact the BU’s competitive advantage and prepare research, special studies and analysis as required, for the Strategic Council and other and Corporate Committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in Downstream strategy and scenario planning.
• Prepare research, special studies and market analysis as required, for the Downstream Strategy Council and other Corporate and Downstream Committees.
• Collaborate in group of strategists responsible for articulating the overall Fuels’ BU strategy, as well as the formulation of the outlook scenarios.
• Collaborate in a group of strategists and planners responsible for development of the Fuels BU long-term strategic plans, including capital/resource allocation plans.
• Build a strong relationship with think tanks and industry experts to keep abreast of key developments in the Downstream business globally, as well as other arenas that could impact the Saudi Aramco Downstream competitive performance. This includes developments in technology, geopolitics, regulations, Saudi government’s plans, and Downstream industry in general.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management or closely related specialty. An advanced degree is preferred.
• 15 years of experience in combination of refining, chemicals, trading and retail marketing business, of which at least 5 years were in strategy formulation, scenario planning, and/or strategic planning.