Strategy and Energy Market Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Reloca[...]

Aramco; London; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job description

Strategy and Energy Market Specialist - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Relocation Package

Your role will be to analyze risk exposures, design strategies and procure insurance to protect assets and mitigate the liabilities of a growing company.

Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.

Overview

We are seeking an Energy Market Specialist to join the Policy and Corporate Finance Strategy Division (PCFSD) within Saudi Aramco’s Treasury, located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (HQ).

PCFSD performs strategic analysis including mid to long term liquidity forecasting as well as advisory on strategic Treasury matters. PCFSD also serves as the primary interface for Treasury with other business lines and affiliates within the Company for strategic level corporate matters.

Your primary role is to contribute to the required various critical activities by analyzing energy market’s dynamics, conducting advanced scenario planning, and translating energy and economic trends into actionable corporate finance strategies. The role will also require collaboration with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with internal and external market conditions, supporting the company’s broader treasury and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities
As a successful candidate, you will have to perform the following:

• Develop oil price forecasts across short, medium, and long-term horizons.
• Provide regular analytical reporting on energy market trends, including regulatory changes, and geopolitical events impacting the markets.
• Assess the impact of changes in international energy standards and regulations on corporate reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Interpret supply, demand, inventory levels, and global trade flows in oil and gas markets to identify trends and interdependencies.
• Monitor and evaluate updates to international energy statistical methodologies and recommend improvements while maintaining measurement consistency.
• Monitor global and regional policy changes, focusing on their impact on energy data collection, reporting, and compliance with international frameworks.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret vast datasets from various sources (e.g., government reports, Bloomberg, industry publications) to identify trends and patterns affecting corporate finance strategy.
• Compare and evaluate company-generated energy data against data from international and national agencies, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate financial and operational impacts due to changes in the energy market and to guide strategic decision-making, risk management, and cash flow planning.
• Utilize advanced tools like Python, Stata, MATLAB, and VBA to build quantitative models (e.g., econometric modeling, time series analysis, Monte Carlo simulations) for price forecasting and scenario planning.
• Understand, analyze and report on how the energy industry dynamics (Prices, technology, demand/supply, and regulations) could impact the company’s financial position including liquidity, access to capital, short term and mid-term investment strategies, and financial resilience.

Education & Experience Requirements
As a successful candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Energy Management, or a related field (required). Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or a related discipline is (preferred).
• 10 years of experience in corporate finance, planning, strategy, or treasury roles within the energy, oil and gas, or related industries.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CTP, or FRM (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of corporate finance principles, including capital budgeting, valuation techniques, and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, or similar) and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, or MATLAB) for scenario analysis and forecasting.
• In-depth understanding of IFRS standards and their application to corporate finance and treasury reporting.
• Strong communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and align financial strategy with corporate goals.
• Strong expertise in energy market analysis, with a proven track record of translating supply-demand trends into strategic financial insights.
• Experience in capital structure optimization, funding strategies, and liquidity management influenced by energy market dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support long-term corporate strategy and financial decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with international energy statistics and their integration into corporate financial models.
• Leadership experience in mentoring finance or treasury teams and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.