Mineral Strategy Analyst

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; Sur place; SAR 360 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Saudi Aramco is seeking an experienced Transition Minerals Strategy Analyst to lead sourcing, optimization, and governance of minerals like lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements essential to the energy transition.

The role requires 7+ years in minerals, strong strategic planning and ESG credentials, and collaboration with procurement, legal, and policymakers to build sustainable supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mining Geology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in energy transition minerals development with a focus in strategy.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of mineral economics and market dynamics.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development of a comprehensive long-term strategy for sourcing and utilizing transition minerals.
• Monitor global trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Establish a roadmap for securing critical mineral resources with sustainability in mind.
• Develop and review financial models, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for mining projects.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to establish long-term, sustainable supplier agreements.
• Act as liaison between the company and external stakeholders, including governments and investors.
• Represent the company at international conferences and industry forums focused on transition minerals.
• Lead or support project evaluation, negotiation, and execution aligned with company goals.
• Develop mitigation strategies for resource scarcity, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

ESG principles

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mining Geology, Business Administration, or related field

Outils

Financial modeling

Description du poste

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 generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades 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.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Transition Minerals Strategy Analyst to lead our efforts in securing, managing, and optimizing the sustainable use of transition minerals critical to the global energy transition. These minerals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements, are essential for renewable energy technologies, and other clean energy solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in strategic planning, supply chain management, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, and policy advocacy. This role will also involve collaboration across industries, governments, and communities to address challenges and opportunities in the evolving transition minerals landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a comprehensive, long-term strategy for sourcing and utilizing transition minerals. This strategy should align with our organizational goals in sustainability, innovation, and growth.
• Monitor and interpret global trends, including technological advancements, regulatory changes, and market dynamics, to identify opportunities and risks for the organization.
• Establish a roadmap for securing critical mineral resources while prioritizing long-term sustainability and resilience.
• Provide insights and recommendations on mineral financing strategies, investment opportunities, and risk management.
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to establish long-term agreements with suppliers who meet sustainability criteria.
• Act as a liaison between the company and key external stakeholders, including government agencies, potential investors and industry groups
• Represent the company at international conferences, working groups, and forums focused on transition minerals, ensuring our leadership and reputation in the industry.
• Develop and review financial models, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for mining and mineral projects.
• Lead or support the evaluation, negotiation, and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry best practices
• Develop mitigation strategies to address risks such as resource scarcity, geopolitical tensions, and supply disruptions.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and trends that could redefine the transition minerals landscape.
• Track and report on global mineral production, consumption patterns, and pricing trends to inform decision-making.
• Continuously monitor and analyze industry data, reports, and market trends to provide actionable insights to the leadership team.
• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership, detailing progress, risks, and recommendations.

Education & Experience Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Mining Geology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy transition minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel, or rare earth elements) development with a focus in strategy.
• The ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams, to communicate effectively and clearly with specialists in other cross-functional teams, and has excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Expertise in critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements, including their applications, extraction methods, and market dynamics
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and metallurgical principles for transition minerals.
• Knowledge of circular economy principles and recycling of transition minerals.
• The ability to develop the business case strategically.

Work location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

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.