Business Development Professional - Mergers & Acquisitions

Company profile; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Business Development Professional for Mergers & Acquisitions to manage transactions including evaluations, negotiations, and closing deals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in M&A and relevant industry knowledge to drive strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in business development with 5 years in M&A execution.
• Strong M&A background with experience in valuation and negotiations.
• Certifications like CFA, CMA, or PMP are preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence on target companies.
• Perform valuation and evaluate business plans.
• Lead negotiations and execution of agreements.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Negotiation

Valuation

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or Finance

MBA or equivalent preferred

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a forward-looking view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Professional - Mergers & Acquisitions to join the Strategy & Business Development Department.

The Strategy & Business Development Department is responsible for executing Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions originated by New Energies Business verticals.

The Business Development professional's primary role is to manage the execution of a wide range of transactions including M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships. This includes valuation, due diligence, negotiations, and structuring of transactions from origination to signing and closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed due diligence on target companies with support from relevant internal organizations.
• Perform valuation of target companies using various methods and evaluate their business plans.
• Draft business proposals, term sheets, non-binding offers, and develop negotiation strategies and commercial terms.
• Lead negotiations and execution of definitive agreements with legal and other relevant departments.
• Manage activities to progress proposals through stage gates, prioritize proposals based on investment criteria, and align with NBD portfolio strategy.
• Manage all aspects of transaction execution, including team and advisor management.
• Handle stakeholder management, working with internal teams, consultants, and partners.
• Oversee the development and review of legal documents like heads of terms, MoUs, cost-sharing, and shareholder agreements.
• Ensure compliance with process stage gates, approve contract payments, and manage business development analysts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or Finance; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in business development, with at least 5 years in M&A transaction execution, preferably in international oil companies.
• Experience with consulting firms, accounting firms, investment banks, or private equity.
• Strong M&A background with experience in valuation, modeling, due diligence, negotiations, and transaction execution.
• Understanding of financial analysis, transaction principles, and structures; industry expertise in renewables, carbon capture, hydrogen is a plus.
• Knowledge of commercialization strategies, business models in energy sectors, risk reporting, portfolio management, and accounting fundamentals.
• Certifications like CFA, CMA, or PMP are preferable.

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding opportunities we offer, supported by investment in capital and technology.

We invest heavily in talent development, with extensive workforce training programs to enhance sector-specific knowledge and skills.